NEWCASTLE UNITED MANAGER, EDDIE HOWE, SPEAKING TO BBC RADIO 5 LIVE:

"I'm well aware of my record against Manchester City, that is something I take no pride in really. Trying to figure out a way to beat them is very, very difficult.

"Even today's game, it was so tight. The margins in Premier League games against them are so fine, but we came out on the right side today. I thought it was a great performance from the players, full of energy, heart and bravery. I'm delighted with how we played.

"We were brave in our approach. We tried to be aggressive and we got rewarded that at times, they punish you for that at times, so you are always on a bit of a knife-edge against them. Thankfully Nick [Pope] made some good saves when needed them and we got the goals at good times."

MATCH WINNER, HARVEY BARNES, SPEAKING TO SKY SPORTS:

"Big result for us, one we definitely needed on the back of a few poor results. What a game to be involved. we really came out firing in the second half and it's a massive three points.

"It's football and the quicker you move on from missed chances, you quickly bounce back so it was forget [about it] and move on."