The Spaniard netted a superb brace in the second half as the Premier League champions ran riot at the Etihad Stadium, with Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko also scoring
Manchester City thumped Newcastle United 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, with David Silva netting a brace.
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring from the penalty spot after just two minutes, before Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko made it 3-0 before half-time.
Silva then netted twice in quick succession in the second period to wrap up the victory, and cut the gap at the top of the table to five points.