Mark Lawrenson
Former Liverpool defender on Football Focus

"How many of Arsenal's injured players would be in Arsene Wenger's best team? Wenger has to manage the situation and deal with it. Arsenal have one of the best squads in Europe, not just the Premier League. They should cope."

Jacqui Oatley
BBC Radio 5 live

"Nikica Jelavic has just gone off the Emirates pitch during warm-up, looked as though he was limping."

In fact, Hull's Croatian striker has been withdrawn from the starting XI. Uruguayan Abel Hernandez takes his place.

Lots of bemused faces standing on the St James' Park touchline as both sets of players hang around, like us, for some more information. One solitary workman is currently suspended from the stands as he tries to work his magic on the big screen.

Newcastle United on Twitter:, external We will bring you updates including any information on turnstiles and a revised kick-off time as soon as we can.

Steve from Surbiton: Yes, Dean (87mins). The scoreline is flattering. City should have had seven!

Georgia from Ashford: The ref made ludicrous choices.

Titus of Glevum: Didn't rate Jon Moss when he was in Culture Club either!

So, Manchester City cut the gap on Chelsea to two points. The Blues face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park shortly.

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Kick off looks set to be delayed at an empty St James' Park - because there are safety concerns over Newcastle's big screen.

"Turnstiles at SJP are currently closed due to safety concerns relating to panels surrounding the LED screen. We apologise for the delay," the club tweets., external

There has been no indication when they will open or when the game will kick-off.

Former England winger Chris Waddle at Etihad Stadium
BBC Radio 5 live

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"Manchester City run out 4-1 winners but Tottenham were always in the game. Going forward they have a lot to offer but Spurs will always have problems in defence until they sort out their centre-back pairing. Man City roll on and keep the pressure on Chelsea."

Zayaan Shariff:, external Different Tottenham manager, same story.

Sean Patrick:, external Anyone who says "same old Spurs" didn't watch the game...

Ruz:, external This score is not a result of a 'great' City performance. The poor officiating has played a huge part, helping City immensely.

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Sergio Aguero marches off with the match-ball in hand. Shouldn't he get something extra for scoring four? The match ball and a corner flag perhaps?

That wasn't as convincing as it looked for Manchester City, who were magnificent nonetheless. Four-goal hero Sergio Aguero will remember this match for a very long time.

Former England winger Chris Waddle at Etihad Stadium
BBC Radio 5 live

"Tottenham have the same problem they have had for years now. Going forward they have looked very good and created chances but if they don't address the two centre-halves, defence will always be a problem. Manchester City have been the stronger side overall, even when it was 11 v 11, but since the sending off they dominated the game."

Nacer Chadli win a free-kick on the edge of the area, which Andros Townsend drives into the wall.

England international Ross Barkley makes his first start of the season after recovering from a knee injury.

Everton: Howard, Coleman, Baines, Jagielka, Alcaraz, Barry, McCarthy, Barkley, Naismith, Osman, Lukaku.

Aston Villa: Guzan, Hutton, Vlaar, Baker, Cissokho, N'Zogbia, Cleverley, Westwood, Richardson, Agbonlahor, Benteke.

Three minutes of time added on. Spurs just want to be put out of their misery now.

Dean in Winchester: The scoreline flatters City. Jon Moss has won this game for them. Spurs dreadfully unlucky.

Kevin from Hornchurch: Has a referee ever been sent off for complete incompetence? Just farcical!

Duncan, a resigned Spurs fan: Funny that no one seems to have worked out that to defend against these small, quick blokes. One of the centre-backs needs to be the same?

James Milner, who has been outstanding on the left, cuts inside onto his right foot and curls a sumptuous shot against the post with the keeper beaten.

Manchester City want more goals here. Yaya Toure keeps picking up the ball from deep and ambling into the Spurs half. Stevan Jovetic, who came on for David Silva earlier, is trying to pull the strings too. City's fresh legs look dangerous.

Former England winger Chris Waddle at Etihad Stadium
BBC Radio 5 live

"It's game over, this is a walk in the park for Manchester City now. It has been a good game though, and was close until the sending off. Tottenham did look dangerous but City are the stronger of the two sides. There is no doubt about that."

Sholler:, external City going for the rout once again...

Roberto:, external Aguero's best striker in the English Premier League. Hats off.

Aashish:, external I can't tell who's the manager from this Spurs performance. Villas Boas? Sherwood? Pochettino?

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Andros Townsend picks up the ball, cuts inside but balloons a shot well wide.