The former Leicester winger struck after 63 and 70 minutes either side of Ruben Dias’ equaliser to secure a first league success against City for head coach Eddie Howe at the 19th attempt.

It could hardly have been better timed with Howe’s men sitting in 15th place, just a single point above the relegation zone, before kick-off on Tyneside with a tough Champions League trip to Marseille to come on Tuesday evening.

The hosts almost got off to the perfect start when Joelinton pounced on Gianluigi Donnarumma’s ill-judged pass to Phil Foden, only for Barnes to shoot straight at the keeper.

Erling Haaland was equally and uncharacteristically wasteful at the other end, scooping a left-foot effort harmlessly wide after being played through by Jeremy Doku.

Nick Pope did well to get behind Raya

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