Ernie Merrick's men started brightly but once Melbourne City took control they never let go. Daniel Arzani and Bruno Fornaroli ran wild in the first half with the latter opening the scoring just before the break.

Dario Vidosic doubled their lead just after the interval, then tripled it with a late free-kick as City became the first team to hold the Jets goalless this season.

Newcastle Jets

Jack Duncan - 5

Kept very busy and wasn't always given the best protection from his side. Couldn't do much to prevent Fornaroli's goal and was beaten for the second.

Daniel Georgievski - 5

Did the job he was asked to do, made a few tackles, made clearances and interceptions when he needed to. Never really got the chance to go forward. Booked for a foul on Vidosic.

Ben Kantarovski - 5

Kantarovski hasn't played centre back in a while and it showd several. Wasn't his best performance of the season.

Nikolai Topor-Stanley - 5

Booked for blocking Arzani on the run. Equalled Eugene Galekovic on third place with most A-League appearances, playing his 261st match.

Ivan Vujica - 4

Back in the team after a month's absence. Will probably be having nightmares about Arzani this week. Booked for a foul on the City winger then was beaten in the air by Vidosic for the second goal.