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Tim Krul, left, and Ayoze Perez walk off the pitch after Newcastle were humiliated by league leaders Manchester City.

The league leaders saw their 11-match winning streak brought to an end thanks to first half goals from Victor Moses and Diafra Sakho for a West Ham side that has won all three of their away games this season-at Arsenal, Liverpool and, now, City.

But the hosts were unable to break down West Ham’s stubborn defence again.

Meanwhile, West Ham started the season on a brighter note with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates, which was followed by two defeats.

As it happened, City’s flawless record fell, smashed to pieces by a collection of galvanised Hammers, snorting and super-charged at first and defending desperately by the end.

That incensed Mourinho and his banning order has made headlines since but what should concern him more was the way his team played. Very close. Win, lose, or draw this is the biggest showdown in the Premier League so far this season between last year’s Champions and Runners-Up.

On Sunday, Arsenal were knocked back to reality after they were crushed 0-2 by West Ham.

Toure, who went off with an apparent injury late on, was sometimes criticised for his performances last season but put in an impressive display, along with Silva, to inspire City to victory.