Manchester City twice fought back from behind to win a Premier League thriller 4-3 at Newcastle.

The evening began with the shock inclusion of Scott Carson in the champions' goal - the keeper making his first appearance for the club and playing in a match of any kind for the first time in more than two years.

Emil Krafth's header gave the hosts a surprise lead, only for Joao Cancelo to equalise with a deflected strike.

Ferran Torres flicked in a free-kick 185 seconds later but Joelinton's penalty levelled the match before half-time.

Joe Willock put the Magpies ahead, tapping in after Scott Carson saved his penalty.

But then it was the Torres show, the forward scoring twice to complete a hat-trick. Here's the best of the post-match reaction.

Manchester City

Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson, speaking to BBC Sport: "I enjoyed every minute of being back out there. I am glad we won at the end of the day. At one point I think I forgot what it felt like to actually play a game. Unfortunately no fans and my family couldn't come but another proud moment in my career.

"Three three points were the most important thing, it wasn't about me."

On Pep Guardiola: "It is unbelievable. He is nothing like I have seen before. He is a tactical genius, as simple as that."

On possibly getting a Premier League winners medal: "I am not sure, if I get offered one I won't turn it down but I've role to play here. I just want to keep supporting the lads as best I can."

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport about Ferran Torres: "Incredible numbers and goals in his first season in the Premier League. He is so young and clinical. He is a guy brought as a winger but maybe we have to think as a striker. He is a good player."

On Raheem Sterling: "He was comfortable. He play a position up front. When we conceded 3-2 the way his action for 3-3 was magnificent."

On the game: "We play against 10 players in the box, they defend so deep. They are so, so fast on the counter. A tough, tough opponent. Even with that we attacked good in the pockets but we conceded three goals in set pieces and we have to improve that."

On Scott Carson: "We are incredibly happy for him. He is an important player for us. He is a real leader and today was an exceptional day to let him play."

On breaking records and going on winning runs: "It is what we have done, four years together. When people say you don't win the Champions League the team is a failure, or the players are a failure or the manager is a failure, football is consistent. The important is you win the Premier League. You have to celebrate, one day train and come here but the spirit was there. Once we were down, come back, 3-2 come back but just learn come back as soon as possible and arrive in the best condition as possible in the final."

Manchester City

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres, speaking to Sky Sports: "It has been an incredible week, we qualified for the Champions League, won the Premier League and I scored a hat-trick. Very happy.

"I try to improve day by day and also try to learn from my team-mates and my manager. I try to keep improving and getting ready for the Champions League final.

"I always try to go to the first post for set pieces, I flicked the ball and I think it was a very beautiful goal."

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, speaking to BBC Sport: "Overall our attacking play was good on the counter attack and we just weren't quite good enough on the night.

"The biggest compliment I can pay them is that it's difficult to set up against them. There are large periods where you don't get a kick because they're so good in possession."

On whether Newcastle can keep Joe Willock: "We have to respect that Joe is Arsenal's player but if it's possible we'd love to keep him."

On criticism this season: "If you're going to do the job in the Premier League you come in for criticism, sometimes it's unjust. I always said when we had our players fit we'd be alright.

"I'm a football manager and I've been doing it a long time but I'm prepared to work away at it and grow an even thicker skin."

OK we are going to wrap things up there after a hugely entertaining night of football.

The FA Cup final takes centre stage tomorrow and you can watch it live on the BBC.

See you later! I'll leave you with a recap of the best of the night's reaction.

Manchester City

Manchester City goalkeeper Scott Carson, speaking to BBC Sport: "I think have come to expect things like this when I play games!

"I enjoyed every minute of being back out there. I am glad we won at the end of the day. At one point I think I forgot what it felt like to actually play a game. Unfortunately no fans and my family couldn't come but another proud moment in my career.

"Three three points were the most important thing, it wasn't about me."

On Pep Guardiola: "It is unbelievable. He is nothing like I have seen before. He is a tactical genius, as simple as that."

On possibly getting a Premier League winners medal: "I am not sure, if I get offered one I won't turn it down but I've role to play here. I just want to keep supporting the lads as best I can."

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, speaking to BBC Sport about Ferran Torres: "Incredible numbers and goals in his first season in the Premier League. He is so young and clinical. He is a guy brought as a winger but maybe we have to think as a striker. He is a good player."

On Raheem Sterling: "He was comfortable. He play a position up front. When we conceded 3-2 the way his action for 3-3 was magnificent."

On the game: "We play against 10 players in the box, they defend so deep. They are so, so fast on the counter. A tough, tough opponent. Even with that we attacked good in the pockets but we conceded three goals in set pieces and we have to improve that."

On Scott Carson: "We are incredibly happy for him. He is an important player for us. He is a real leader and today was an exceptional day to let him play."

On breaking records and going on winning runs: "It is what we have done, four years together. When people say you don't win the Champions League the team is a failure, or the players are a failure or the manager is a failure, football is consistent. The important is you win the Premier League. You have to celebrate, one day train and come here but the spirit was there. Once we were down, come back, 3-2 come back but just learn come back as soon as possible and arrive in the best condition as possible in the final."

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, speaking to BBC Sport: "Overall our attacking play was good on the counter attack and we just weren't quite good enough on the night.

"The biggest compliment I can pay them is that it's difficult to set up against them. There are large periods where you don't get a kick because they're so good in possession."

On whether Newcastle can keep Joe Willock: "We have to respect that Joe is Arsenal's player but if it's possible we'd love to keep him."

On criticism this season: "If you're going to do the job in the Premier League you come in for criticism, sometimes it's unjust. I always said when we had our players fit we'd be alright.

"I'm a football manager and I've been doing it a long time but I'm prepared to work away at it and grow an even thicker skin."

Manchester City

Manchester City forward Ferran Torres, speaking to Sky Sports: "It has been an incredible week, we qualified for the Champions League, won the Premier League and I scored a hat-trick. Very happy.

"I try to improve day by day and also try to learn from my team-mates and my manager. I try to keep improving and getting ready for the Champions League final.

"I always try to go to the first post for set pieces, I flicked the ball and I think it was a very beautiful goal."

Greg Morter: Who says some games don't mean anything.

All over and it is victory for Manchester City in a thrilling encounter.

It is also a record-breaking result as they record their 12th away win in a row - a record in the top four tiers of English league football.

Manchester City win a corner but Ilkay Gundogan's delivery is caught by Martin Dubravka.

Time is almost up.

The 90 minutes are up and we are into five minutes of time added on.

Time for one last twist?

Dwight Gayle is going to get a couple of minutes as he replaces Federico Fernández for Newcastle.

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Looking at this graphic it is quite impressive that Newcastle have managed to get three goals.

We've not added to the scoreline but this has been some really mesmerising possession football from City in the last few minutes.

Newcastle make a double change as on come Jamal Lewis and Sean Longstaff for Joelinton and Matt Ritchie.