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:
KICK-OFF! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
The away side get us underway in the second half.
HT: Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
The teams are coming back out at St. James, so we’re moments away from the second half beginning.
HT: Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
An interesting half of football on Tyneside.
City were under some pressure at times, but they rode it out and provided the moment of brilliance necessary, courtesy of Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol.
Newcastle are still in this match obviously, but you’d imagine that a second goal for City would kill the game.
The home side need to find that little bit more quality in the final third.
HALF-TIME! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
HALF-TIME! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
46 mins
A good chance for Newcastle as Trippier floats the free-kick forward and Burn heads it on. Joelinton does well to bring it down and swivel to hit a half-volley, and it forces a good save from Ederson!
Newcastle win a corner but as it’s cleared, the whistle goes for half-time.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
45 mins
There’ll be just one minute of added time.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
43 mins
Dangerous play from Grealish again as he cuts inside before laying it off to Akanji, whose shot is deflected behind.
Newcastle clear and it falls to Gordon, who then lays it off to Murphy around the halfway line. He does superbly too, as he skips past one sliding challenge before managing to beat Kovacic for pace down the wing. He tries to play the ball in, but it’s just overrun him, and City clear through a combination of Walker and Kovacic.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
42 mins
Almost two chances in as many seconds as Haaland looks clean through but can’t get it under control. Newcastle clear it straight to Gundogan on the edge of the box, but his ball to Haaland is also off-target and the chance is wasted again.
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:
“An excellent finish from Josko Gvardiol, who is averaging a goal every three games over the last six months (6 in 18). Jack Grealish’s part in the build-up supports the theory that he is in City’s strongest side, despite his own lack of goals.”
Newcastle 0-1 Manchester City
39 mins
A rare waste from Gundogan as the ball breaks to him and he finds himself 2-v-1 with Haaland on his left and Pope off his line. Rather than give it to the Norwegian, he tries the audacious lob, but it’s right into the gloves of Pope.
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