Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew was pleased with Sammy Ameobi's performance at Manchester City.
Ameobi impressed in the defeat at Etihad.
Pardew told the Evening Chronicle: "I was pleased for Sammy after Man City.
"It was a tough call on Sammy to play, but he was terrific. He embarrassed Clichy a couple of times.
"I was pleased - Sammy is very much a weapon for us this season."