Chris Sutton slams ‘terrible’ Kieran Trippier in Newcastle United loss v Man City | OneFootball

Newcastle United suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester City in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The Magpies, who won back to back games in two cup competitions, have lost now back-to-back games in the Premier League. They first lost 2-1 against Fulham and now lost 4-0 against the reigning Premier League champions.

City’s January signing, Omar Marmoush tormented Newcastle as he scored a hat-trick inside the opening 45 minutes.

For the first goal, Kieran Trippier made a terrible mistake as he failed to defend properly a long ball from Ederson that allowed Marmoush to lob over the Newcastle goalkeeper.

It was a clinical finish, but Chris Sutton felt it was a “terrible” defending from the veteran England defender.

Sutton said: “Newcastle prepared to go man-for-man, prepared to press Manchester City high.

“It’s just one long ball from Everton who clips it over the Newcastle back line, terrible judgment from Kieran Trippier who thinks he can just head the ball. It’s then all about Omar Marmoush staying calm and he just lifts the ball over Martin Dubravka. Terrible defending from Trippier but the finish was clinical from Marmoush.”

Sutton was also critical of Lewis Hall who made no effort to stop Marmoush for the third goal.

Eddie Howe admitted after the game that the Magpies were poor in every department and they deserved to get battered.

Newcastle couldn’t just compete physically with Man City and refuse to give any excuse. Trippier has been an outstanding servant for Newcastle over the years, but he hasn’t been at his best this season.

The 34-year-old versatile full-back has a contract at St James’ Park until 2026, and he is unlikely to be offered a new deal at the club.