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City – playing their first match since a third Premier League title in four seasons was confirmed on Tuesday – fell behind midway through the first half when Emil Krafth headed past Scott Carson, who was making his first top-flight appearance since May 2011.
Pep Guardiola s side powered back through quickfire goals from Joao Cancelo and Torres, although Joelinton restored parity before the interval from the spot.
Newcastle went ahead again when Joe Willock slotted home after his own penalty was saved by Carson, but Torres scored twice in two minutes to seal a wild win for the champions.
Ederson and Rodri celebrate Manchester City s third goal against Tottenham, scored by Ilkay Gundogan (not pictured)
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No Manchester City player is going to win the Golden Boot this season, with current top scorer Ilkay Gundogan having been goalshy since February.
Kevin De Bruyne s absence leaves him two behind Tottenham striker Harry Kane in the bid to get the most assists in the division.
Breaking: Scott Carson starts for Man City
Manchester City s third choice goalkeeper Scott Carson is set to make his debut for Pep Guardiola on Friday night.
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May 14, 2021
The 35 year-old, currently on-loan from Derby County, has been playing third fiddle to Zack Steffen and Ederson for the entirety of his time at the Etihad Stadium, but he has now been granted a priceless opportunity by Manchester City s Catalan coach.
After the Premier League was wrapped up during Manchester United s defeat to Leicester City on Tuesday night, Pep Guardiola now has the opportunity to afford some of his players some game time, with a Champions League final on the horizon.
Torres treble sees Man City continue title celebrations with Newcastle win
Date published: Friday 14th May 2021 9:59 - Sam Charlton
Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as Manchester City continued their title celebrations as they twice fought back from behind to beat Newcastle 4-3 at St. James’ Park.
Playing in their first game since being crowned champions on Tuesday evening, City made a number of changes with the likes of Rúben Dias,
Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez left on the bench. But the supporting cast ensured they still claimed the three points, with Torres’ treble and Joao Cancelo’s deflected effort getting them over the line- but they were made to work for it by a Newcastle side now free of any relegation concerns.
Manchester City vs Chelsea: UEFA Champions League background, form guide, previous meetings Friday 14 May 2021
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Manchester City s first final pits them against domestic rivals Chelsea, who are in the decider for the third time and looking to add to their 2012 triumph.
Article top media content City s Rodri and Chelsea s N Golo Kanté in action during their Premier League meeting earlier this month Getty Images
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Manchester City s first UEFA Champions League final pits them against domestic rivals Chelsea, who are in the decider for the third time and looking to add to their 2012 triumph.
• This is the sides first European meeting in 50 years, but both have already endured plenty of UEFA Champions League heartache at the hands of Premier League sides, City being eliminated by domestic rivals in 2018 and 2019 while Chelsea s first final appearance ended in defeat by familiar foes.