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Manchester City strolled around the Etihad producing a brilliant performance to close the gap to Premier League leading Chelsea to just five points.
Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko, Sami Nasri all scored, while David Silva added a pair of his own as the home side dominated.
Yaya Toure returned from a victorious campaign in the African Cup of Nations to control the midfield, while Ivorian team-mate Wilfried Bony, a £28million January signing, made his debut, coming on as a substitute.
After Chelsea could only draw with Burnley, City responded in the best possible way, thumping the struggling Toon.
Show all 23 1 /23Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Joe Hart Only had one save to make, but was up to the task to tip Cisse's volley around the post. 7
Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Pablo Zabaleta Was solid defensively to completely nullify the threat of Ayoze Perez, and pushed forward well. 7
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Vincent Kompany Was rarely tested but looked comfortable apart from two uncharacteristic lapses against Cisse, swiping the striker down to earn a booking and allowing him the space to strike Newcastle's only real effort on goal. 6
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Eliaquim Mangala Will have few easier games in the Premier League but didn't put a foot wrong and was a threat from set pieces. 8
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Aleksandar Kolarov Allowed Sissoko to get into threatening positions on several occasions in the second half, but threatened going forward and was typically dangerous from set pieces. 7
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Samir Nasri Gave Haidara a torrid time before being substituted, taking his goal with true aplomb and providing an excellent cut-back for Silva's first strike. 8
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Fernandinho Gave Newcastle no joy at all in the holding role, but will be tested more in tougher games to come. 7
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Yaya Toure Not his most dominant display, but the presence he provides in the midfield had a huge effect on the team, and his fine pass led to Silva's second goal. 7
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings David Silva The Spanish midfielder was magnificent, providing a world class pass for Dzeko's strike and taking his two second-half goals brilliantly. 9
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Edin Dzeko Produced a superb display to provide a timely reminder of his ability after Bony's arrival. Won the penalty, played a key role in Nasri's strike and added City's third with an excellent finish. 9
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Sergio Aguero Took the penalty superbly to start the rout, made a fine run to set up Silva's first and chested down for the Spaniard's second. 8
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings From the bench: Wilfried Bony Made his much anticipated debut but had his only real chance brilliantly saved by Krul. 7
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings NEWCASTLE: Tim Krul Failed to put off Aguero with his penalty histrionics but couldn't really be blamed for any of the City goals. Made fine saves from Dzeko and Bony in the second half. 6
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Daryl Janmaat One of Newcastle's few bright sparks going forward and went close with a fine first-half effort, but failed to get close enough to Silva for City's fifth. 6
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Mike Williamson Chasing shadows for the whole match. Never got close enough to Aguero or Dzeko. 5
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Fabricio Coloccini Easily beaten by Nasri for the Frenchman's goal and caught woefully out of position for Dzeko's. Should have been punished for an ugly kick at Aguero. 4
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Massadio Haidara At fault and out of position for both Nasri and Dzeko's goals, and had an awful time trying to track Nasri. 3
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Jack Colback Full of running and endeavor as his team crumbled around him, but let his frustration get the better of him to earn a stupid booking and suspension. 5
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Vernon Anita Gave the ball away and then bundled down Dzeko within seconds to start the rot. Deserved to be subbed at half time after an awful display. 3
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Yoan Gouffran Made little impression going forward and failed abysmally in attempts to curtail the City midfield. 4
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Moussa Sissoko After a quiet first half his tireless running provided Newcastle's only real threat after the break. 6
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Ayoze Perez After a lively start was rendered completely anonymous by the close attentions of Zabaleta. 4
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Manchester City 5 Newcastle 0 player ratings Papiss Cisse Ploughed a lonely furrow up front on his own, but produced his side's one superb moment to force a save with a sensational left-footed volley. 6
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City face Barcelona in the firs leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Tuesday night.
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