Newcastle v Man City LIVE: Result and reaction after Anthony Gordon penalty earns Magpies point
Newcastle 1-1 Manchester City: Gordon converted from the spot as the champions suffered another set-back in their title pursuit
Manchester City were dealt another early blow to their Premier League title hopes as Newcastle secured an impressive home point at St James’ Park.
In the absence of influential midfielder Rodri, out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s side lacked their usual calm, composure and creativity. Having taken the lead through Josko Gvardiol ten minutes before half time, the visitors struggled to create consistent chances.
Anthony Gordon equalised from the penalty spot after the forward, playing centrally with Alexander Isak injured, was felled by Ederson having burst beyond the Manchester City defence. Neither side could force a winner late on, with Nick Pope making a fine save from Bernardo Silva to secure a draw. A point apiece suits the hosts rather better than the champions, with Liverpool able to usurp Manchester City at the top of the table with victory at Wolves later.
Re-live all the action from the Premier League clash below:
Is Newcastle vs Manchester City on TV today? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture
When is Newcastle vs Manchester City?
The match will kick off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday, 28 September, at St. James’ Park in Newcastle.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, with the build-up starting from 11am. Subscribers can also watch online or via the discovery+ app.
You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.
Newcastle vs Manchester City LIVE
Manchester City travel to Newcastle in the opening match of the weekend in the Premier League on Saturday, with kick-off at 12.30pm at St. James’ Park.
Pep Guardiola’s side come into the match leading the league table by one point over recent rivals Liverpool, though this fixture marks their first without Rodri, after the Spanish midfielder suffered a potentially season-ending injury in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Newcastle come into their sixth game of the new league season off the back of a disappointing 3-1 loss to Fulham last week, though the Magpies still sit sixth in the league, and just three points behind leaders City.
A win for Eddie Howe’s side would send some moderate shockwaves through the league, but they’ll have to be far better than they were last week if they want to take any points off the champions.
Newcastle vs Manchester City LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the weekend’s early kick-off between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s side top the Premier League table as they travel north to face the Magpies, having beaten Watford in the Carabao Cup in midweek after last weekend’s home draw to Arsenal.
This will be the Cityzens’ first league match without Rodri, after the Spaniard injured his knee in the match against Arsenal, so it remains to be seen how Guardiola will set up in midfield against Eddie Howe’s talented, yet occasionally haphazard, Newcastle side.
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