Manchester City faltered again in the English Premier League: after a draw (2-2) with Arsenal, also the English Premier League champion This time, the draw was only one goal at St. James' Park against Newcastle.
The “Citizens” entered the match with Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva in the 11th minute, while Matheus Nunes did not leave the bench. Furthermore, they can no longer rely on Rodri, who will miss the rest of the season due to injury. Also due to physical problems, Kevin De Bruyne was not called up.
The visitors gained possession of the ball early, but the Magpies looked for a counterattack in the first half and were able to expose the defensive difficulties of coach Pep Guardiola’s team whenever they came out quickly.
However, it was the English champions who opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark. Jack Grealish, in the 35th minute, started the play on the left flank and sent in to Jusko Gvardiol, who passed an opponent inside the area, before shooting with his right foot to make it 1-0.
Gvardiol opens the scoring at St. James' Park 🔥
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However, this afternoon was uninspiring for the “Citizens”, who found it very difficult to control the match, especially after the break.
In the home team's finest moment, Anthony Gordon got in the face of Ederson – who was in play due to Kyle Walker's poor positioning – and was brought down by the Brazilian goalkeeper. Newcastle's No. 10 player took responsibility for taking the penalty kick, and in the 58th minute he scored the equalizer.
Anthony Gordon doesn't falter at 11 metres
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Manchester City was able to get rid of the pressure of the hosts and score a goal in the last half with the presence of Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku and Savinho on the field, but to no avail.
The “Citizens” remain at the top of the English Premier League with 14 points now, but in good condition. Liverpool and Aston Villa, both with 12 points, and Arsenal with 11, can surpass the champion in this sixth round. Newcastle advances with 11 points to fifth place and is also in good condition.
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