A flurry of chances for Tottenham as Brighton keeper Christian Walton gets down well to keep out a fierce Robert Soldado drive, before Harry Kane shoots over the bar shortly after seeing another effort blocked.

We're at the quarter-final stages in the Scottish League Cup and it's half-time in tonight's three matches. Celtic lead Partick Thistle 1-0, Hibs trail Dundee United 2-1 and Aberdeen are 1-0 up against Hamilton.

Full commentary of those matches here.

Jermaine Jenas
Former Tottenham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Andros Townsend needs to keep his width. He keeps drifting inside and it is very congested there, with Harry Kane and Robert Soldado. If he stays out wide Moussa Demble will be able to find him, because that is where the spaces will be. Width is key."

Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

"Fantastic half for Newcastle. Alan Pardew will be delighted, he could not have asked any more of his team. City have been nowhere near their best. On clear-cut chances you could say Newcastle should be 2-1 up. Paul Dummett had a great opportunity but volleyed straight at City keeper Caballero."

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Newcastle head in for the break having almost gone 2-0 up - Martin Demichelis getting a timely touch to deny Adam Armstrong from six yards out. A fine cross from Daryl Janmaat created the chance. The Magpies are on top.

Matthew Harmonyx:, external Newcastle's last 90 minutes of football have been absolutely superb. How long will it last?

Michael Horsfield:, external I am a City fan and I do not believe we will win anything this year. We have to many individual players who are not performing.

Stuart Ingram:, external Townsend is 1-dimensional….When he gets the ball, he shoots..1 or 2 wonder goals a year do not make a great player.

Eliaquim Mangala rises high and powers a header from a corner over the bar. So far, it's not looking like Manchester City's night.

The treble's still on for Southampton.

Southampton are bossing things at the Britannia - Graziano Pelle having another pop at goal, but this time it's not on target.

Brighton have soaked up that pressure from Tottenham and venture forward on a little attack of their own as Lewis Dunk sends a half volley over the bar.

Seagulls boss Sami Hyypia screams in frustration seconds later, he thinks there has been an infringement in the Tottenham area, but nothing given.

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Neil the Blue: Are City any better than the team that won the title last year?

Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot already appears to be having one of those nights - this time repelling Yaya Toure after the Ivorian had checked inside and fired in a low shot from range.

Jesus Navas is warming up for Manchester City. A half-time change in the offing?

Jermaine Jenas
Former Tottenham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

"Brighton are defending in numbers and it is hard to break down when teams do this and Brighton will get more and more confident as the game goes on.

"What is important for Spurs is that they are patient, because eventually they will wear teams down. As a midfielder, if you are in a side that is defending like Brighton are eventually your legs start to burn. Tottenham need to keep the tempo high and keep pressing."

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Rich from London: As a Stoke fan I find it very unfair that we have to play Southampton twice in row. At least space the games out so there's a bit of gap between them beating us twice.

Stoke have the ball in the net but Jonathan Walters' thumping effort will not count as the linesman has his flag up. Walters appeared to be just offside, so home frustration continues.

Danny Mills
BBC Radio 5 live at Etihad Stadium

"That should have been a penalty (20:19) - Mangala had Dummett in a headlock."

Now Yaya Toure goes down in pain. He eventually hobbles back on, but Manchester City fans will be wringing their hands in nervous tension ahead of Sunday's derby, with David Silva already off injured. United fans will be rubbing their hands together.

Nabil Waheed:, external Pelle by name, Pele by nature

Cabbageface:, external Better team than last season? #Saints

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Newcastle almost make it 2-0, as Paul Dummett recovers from being thrown to the floor by Eliaquim Mangala to get back up, find space and connect with a corner - but his powerful effort is matched by Willy Caballero's fine save.