Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City fell to a frustrating 2-1 defeat to a dogged and determined

After previously "trying everything", Newcastle manager Eddie Howe beats Pep Guardiola's Manchester City for the first time in the top flight at his 17th attempt.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola declined to blame the officials after his side were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United in their Premier League clash on Saturday, despite plenty of controversial moments.

Through 11 league matches, City sits at second with 22 points. Arsenal leads with 26. Both clubs have an identical plus-15 goal differential right now. Meanwhile, Newcastle is struggling at No. 14 on the table, with a minus-3 differential and the 17th-ranked scoring offense.

Phil Foden and Erling Haaland each missed a pair of sitters as Manchester City fell to a 2-1 defeat at Newcastle United which threatens to derail their Premier League title charge. City's two big-game players froze at St James' Park and Harvey Barnes grabbed the headlines instead,

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Troubled Liverpool's woeful season hit a new low with a shocking 3-0 home defeat against Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle dented Manchester City's Premier League title challenge as Harvey Barnes' br

Watching Man City Pep Guardiola on the touchline from the close quarters of the St James' Park press box was a truly fascinating experience during Newcastle's 2-1 win over his Man City side. Guardiola's passion and high standards are why he remains one of the most successful managers in the history of the sport and when he felt his Man City players fell beneath those standards,