If Manchester City were suffering psychological trauma inflicted by Real Madrid, they disguised it very well. A comfortable win over the Premier League's most improved side leaves them three points clear of Liverpool, with a now-superior goal difference and just three games remaining. Only the unpredictable nature of this most competitive league prevents us crowning them champions elect.
The scoreline doesn't even do their superiority justice, so here's a couple of statistics that might. Close to ten minutes into the second-half, Manchester City led Newcastle on successful passes by 108-0.
And, this season, Manchester City have now scored from 20 set pieces and conceded from one.