Newcastle stuns Manchester City
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Newcastle United claimed a 2-1 win over Manchester City at St James’ Park thanks to a double from Harvey Barnes.The Magpies were desperate to end a run of successive league losses and got the job
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.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs. Man City (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon. In contrast to his opposite number, there was little for Guardiola to update reporters about on the injury front.
Manchester City's Rúben Dias criticised the decision to allow Newcastle's winning goal on Saturday, claiming the referee's inconsistency didn't "make sense."
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.
Newcastle United have entered a bold new era with the appointment of Tanya Oxtoby as their new manager. Her arrival signals a clear statement of intent from the club, which has been steadily growing
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,