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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Cries of "come on City" ring around the Etihad. They're trying to push their side over the line.
Summary
Man City beat Newcastle to move within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal
Nico O'Reilly scores twice, either side of Lewis Hall equaliser
Gunners play north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Not many are leaving this one early.
It's edge-of-the-seat stuff right now.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Into the final 10 minutes we go and as things stand, City are two points behind Arsenal.
But all of that can change.
'Ait-Nouri panics'published at 21:42 GMT 21 February
Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Glenn Hoddle
Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT SportsThere was a tad bit of panic in there. He was looking for Haaland but in the end I don't think he can find the right angle for him.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
The rain continues to pour down in Manchester as Newcastle win another free-kick.
It's sent into a great position between the defenders and goalkeeper but no Newcastle player can reach it.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Marc Guehi goes inside to Rayan Cherki, who plays a beauty of a ball into the path of Rayan Ait-Nouri.
He's got all the time in the world to pick out the pass to Erling Haaland but he trips and loses the ball.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Two more Newcastle changes with Anthony Gordon and Anthony Elanga making way for Will Osula and Jacob Murphy.
'City fans suffering'published at 21:38 GMT 21 February
Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Glenn Hoddle
Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT SportsThe Man City fans know that their team are not playing as well as they were in the first half. They're suffering a little bit.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Joelinton decides to have a pop from the edge of the box but it's just wide of the post in front of the Newcastle fans.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
I'd say they're pretty level right now, Matt.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Dan Burn manhandles Erling Haaland but play continues.
These two are loving it.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Lewis Hall goes short for Kieran Trippier to send in from a different angle but Gianluigi Donnarumma collects.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Erling Haaland is City's best defender again as he sends it behind for a corner.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Anthony Elanga swings it in and Matheus Nunes clears.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Harvey Barnes is threatening down that left side for Newcastle as they win another corner.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Erling Haaland is currently setting up at the back for City.
Bet he'd make a good centre half with his size and power!
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
This game is far too open for Pep Guardiola's liking.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
Newcastle have space again on the attack as Anthony Elanga breaks free but across comes Abdukodir Khusanov to mop up the danger.
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Man City 2-1 Newcastle
The long Newcastle free-kick is cleared by Erling Haaland. The ball comes back in but Gianluigi Donnarumma isn't very convincing with his punch.
Haaland does well to win a foul for City, though and they can clear the ball.
Premier League Scores & Fixtures
Saturday 21st February
Premier League Table
On Saturday 21st February
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Manchester City, Position 2, Points 56
- Newcastle United, Position 10, Points 36
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 52 | 20 | 32 | 58 |
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| 27 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56 | 25 | 31 | 56 |
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| 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 28 | 10 | 51 |
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| 27 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 48 | 31 | 17 | 45 |
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| 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 47 | 37 | 10 | 45 |
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| 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 35 | 6 | 42 |
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| 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 40 |
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| 27 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 38 |
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| 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 37 |
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| 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 36 |
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| 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 36 |
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| 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 34 |
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| 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 34 |
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| 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 32 |
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| 27 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 37 | 46 | -9 | 31 |
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| 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 29 |
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| 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 27 |
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| 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 25 |
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| 27 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 52 | -23 | 19 |
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| 27 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 50 | -32 | 10 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4 : UEFA Champions League
- Position 5 : UEFA Europa League
- Position 18, 19, 20 : Relegation
Team Lineups
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home team, Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team, Manchester City
away team, Newcastle United
Manager: Eddie Howe
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team, Newcastle United
home team, Manchester City
Manager: Pep Guardiola
Formation: 4 - 1 - 3 - 2
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team, Newcastle United
Manager: Eddie Howe
Formation: 4 - 3 - 3
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Thomas Bramall
- Video Assistant Referee:
- James Bell
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Ian Hussin
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Constantine Hatzidakis
- Fourth Official:
- Tim Robinson
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Dan Robathan
Match momentum
Manchester City
Newcastle United
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Manchester City |
2' | Manchester City |
3' | Manchester City |
4' | Manchester City |
5' | Manchester City |
6' | Newcastle United |
7' | Newcastle United |
8' | Newcastle United |
9' | Newcastle United |
10' | Manchester City |
11' | Manchester City |
12' | Manchester City |
13' | Manchester City |
14' | Manchester CityGoal |
15' | Manchester City |
16' | Manchester City |
17' | Newcastle United |
18' | Manchester City |
19' | Manchester City |
20' | Manchester City |
21' | Manchester City |
22' | Newcastle UnitedGoal |
23' | Newcastle United |
24' | Newcastle United |
25' | Manchester City |
26' | Manchester City |
27' | Manchester CityGoal |
28' | Manchester City |
29' | Manchester City |
30' | Newcastle United |
31' | Newcastle United |
32' | Newcastle United |
33' | Newcastle United |
34' | Newcastle United |
35' | Newcastle United |
36' | Newcastle United |
37' | Newcastle United |
38' | Manchester City |
39' | Manchester City |
40' | Manchester City |
41' | Manchester City |
42' | Newcastle United |
43' | Newcastle United |
44' | Newcastle United |
45' | Manchester City |
45'+1 | Manchester City |
45'+2 | Manchester City |
45'+3 | Manchester City |
45'+4 | Newcastle United |
45'+5 | Manchester City |
Half time 45'+6 | Manchester City |
46' | Manchester City |
47' | Newcastle United |
48' | Newcastle United |
49' | Newcastle United |
50' | Newcastle United |
51' | Newcastle United |
52' | Newcastle United |
53' | Manchester City |
54' | Manchester City |
55' | Manchester City |
56' | Manchester City |
57' | Manchester City |
58' | Manchester City |
59' | Manchester City |
60' | Manchester City |
61' | Manchester City |
62' | Manchester City |
63' | Newcastle United |
64' | Manchester City |
65' | Manchester City |
66' | Manchester City |
67' | Manchester City |
68' | Newcastle United |
69' | Manchester City |
70' | Newcastle United |
71' | Newcastle United |
72' | Newcastle United |
73' | Newcastle United |
74' | Newcastle United |
75' | Newcastle United |
76' | Newcastle United |
77' | Newcastle United |
78' | Newcastle United |
79' | Newcastle United |
80' | Newcastle United |
81' | Newcastle United |
82' | Newcastle United |
83' | Manchester City |
84' | Newcastle United |
85' | Manchester City |
86' | Manchester City |
87' | Manchester City |
88' | Newcastle United |
89' | Newcastle United |
90' | Manchester City |
90'+1 | Manchester City |
90'+2 | Manchester City |
90'+3 | Manchester City |
90'+4 | Manchester City |
Full time 90'+5 | Newcastle United |
Match Stats
Key, Man City v NewcastleBasic Stats
Overall possession
Manchester City 54.8%Newcastle United 45.2%
xG
Manchester City 1.3541Newcastle United 0.5804Shots
Manchester City 15Newcastle United 13Shots on target
Manchester City 7Newcastle United 7Total touches inside the opposition box
Manchester City 31Newcastle United 20Goalkeeper saves
Manchester City 6Newcastle United 5Aerial duels won
Manchester City 13Newcastle United 16Fouls committed
Manchester City 12Newcastle United 13Corners
Manchester City 5Newcastle United 5Distance coveredManchester City 114.08 (Km)Newcastle United 112.86 (Km)
Man City covered 1.07% more distance
WalkingManchester City 31.96 %Newcastle United 33.04 %
JoggingManchester City 57.98 %Newcastle United 56.4 %
SprintingManchester City 10.08 %Newcastle United 10.56 %
In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Manchester City 15Newcastle United 13Shots on target
Manchester City 7Newcastle United 7Shots off target
Manchester City 6Newcastle United 3Attempts out of box
Manchester City 5Newcastle United 5One-on-one attempts
Manchester City 2Newcastle United 0Total offsides
Manchester City 1Newcastle United 5Expected
xG
Manchester City 1.3541Newcastle United 0.5804xG from open play
Manchester City 1.3349Newcastle United 0.2019xG from set play
Manchester City 0.0193Newcastle United 0.3785xA
Manchester City 0.950484Newcastle United 0.520178Distribution
Total passes
Manchester City 467Newcastle United 375Pass accuracy %
Manchester City 84.2Newcastle United 81.3Backward passes
Manchester City 88Newcastle United 58Forward passes
Manchester City 134Newcastle United 123Total long balls
Manchester City 49Newcastle United 59Successful final third passes
Manchester City 113Newcastle United 65Total crosses
Manchester City 11Newcastle United 13Defence
Total tackles
Manchester City 21Newcastle United 18Won tackle %
Manchester City 61.9Newcastle United 55.6Fouls committed
Manchester City 12Newcastle United 13Total yellow cards
Manchester City 2Newcastle United 5Total clearances
Manchester City 23Newcastle United 18Season so far
Premier League
Key, Man City v Newcastle
League position, Manchester City 15th, Newcastle United 17thTotal points, Manchester City 0, Newcastle United 0
Form guide
All competitions
Manchester City won
v Salford City
2
0
FA Cup
Newcastle United won
v Qarabağ
1
6
UEFA Champions League
Manchester City won
v Fulham
3
0
Premier League
Newcastle United won
v Aston Villa
1
3
FA Cup
Manchester City won
v Liverpool
1
2
Premier League
Newcastle United won
v Tottenham Hotspur
1
2
Premier League
Manchester City won
v Newcastle United
3
1
League Cup
Newcastle United lose
v Brentford
2
3
Premier League
Manchester City draw
v Tottenham Hotspur
2
2
Premier League
Newcastle United lose
v Manchester City
3
1
League Cup
Previous scores
All competitions
League Cup
Manchester City 3 , Newcastle United 1 on the 4th of February 2026
Manchester City
Newcastle United
4th of February 2026
Newcastle United 0 , Manchester City 2 on the 13th of January 2026
Newcastle United
Manchester City
13th of January 2026
Premier League
Newcastle United 2 , Manchester City 1 on the 22nd of November 2025
Newcastle United
Manchester City
22nd of November 2025
Match Facts
Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 21 Premier League home games against Newcastle, winning each of the last 16. In English top-flight history, only Everton have had a longer winning home run against an opponent (22 vs Fulham between 1961 and 2018).
Newcastle are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester City since 1983-84 (second tier), and first in the top-flight since 1955-56. However, their 20 games at the Etihad Stadium is the most a team has played at a venue without ever winning in Premier League history (D2 L18).
Manchester City have won their last six Premier League home games against Newcastle without conceding. In their top-flight history, only against Stoke have they had a longer run of consecutive wins to nil (7 between 1982 and 2014).
Newcastle could complete a league double over Man City, having lost both legs of their League Cup semi-final against them in January and February. The last side to win both Premier League meetings against an opponent in a season when they’ve also lost two games to them in other competitions was Manchester City in 2011-12 against Man Utd (lost in Community Shield and FA Cup).
Since conceding four goals in a 5-4 win over Fulham in December, Manchester City have only conceded eight goals in 12 Premier League matches, the fewest of any side in that time (MD15 onwards), with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma preventing exactly three goals based on his xGoT in that time (11 xGoT, 8 conceded).
Each of Newcastle’s last nine Premier League away wins have been against teams starting the day in the bottom half of the table. They’re winless in 10 on the road against top half teams (D3 L7) since a 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest in November 2024, while they’re winless in 37 at sides in the top two (D5 L32) since a 3-1 win at Arsenal in December 2001.
Since the 2010-11 season, English managers have taken charge of 76 away Premier League matches at Manchester City – only one has won, with Roy Hodgson leading Crystal Palace to a 3-2 win in December 2018 (D8 L67).
Man City’s Omar Marmoush has scored five goals in his two home games against Newcastle in all competitions, netting a hat-trick in this exact fixture last season, and a brace in this season’s EFL Cup semi-final.
Harvey Barnes scored both of Newcastle’s goals in their 2-1 win over Man City in the reverse fixture. The last Magpies player to score home and away against the Citizens in the same league season was Alan Shearer in 2004-05.
Phil Foden has been involved in 99 Premier League goals (68 goals, 31 assists) and could be the sixth Man City player to 100 goal involvements. He would be the 18th youngest player to this milestone overall (25y 269d on the day of the game), and second youngest for Man City behind Erling Haaland (24y 237d).