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Manchester City ekes out a hard-fought win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England – Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Newcastle in a tense and exciting match at St. James’ Park.
The game started at a frenetic pace, with both teams eager to attack. However, the first clear chances fell to Manchester City. In the 35th minute, Croatian Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring after a pass from Jack Grealish.
Newcastle responded strongly and managed to equalize in the 57th minute when Allan Saint-Maximin was brought down in the box by Ederson, who received a yellow card for the foul. Saint-Maximin himself converted the penalty.
In the final stages of the match, Manchester City regained control and regained the lead in the 66th minute thanks to a goal from Erling Haaland, who took advantage of a through ball from Kevin De Bruyne.
Newcastle attempted to equalize in the final minutes, but they were unable to break through the Manchester City defense. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline, leaving the home side with the feeling that victory had slipped away.
Statistics:
Newcastle: 38% possession, 11 shots (4 on target, 3 off target), 5 corners, 14 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Manchester City: 62% possession, 16 shots (6 on target, 4 off target), 6 corners, 10 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Incidents:
* 26′: Newcastle – Yellow card for F. Schar.
* 32′: Newcastle – Yellow card for B. Guimaraes.
* 35′: Manchester City – Goal by J. Gvardiol (assisted by J. Grealish).
* 56′: Manchester City – Yellow card for Ederson.
* 57′: Newcastle – Goal by A. Gordon (penalty).
* 60′: Manchester City – Yellow card for M. Kovacic.
* 62′: Manchester City – Yellow card for J. Grealish.
* 63′: Newcastle – Yellow card for S. Tonali.
* 64′: Newcastle – Yellow card for Joelinton.
* 90′: Manchester City – Yellow card for R. Dias.
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Substitutions manchester city: at minute 66 P. Foden came in and I. Gundogan went out., at minute 81 J. Doku came in and J. Grealish went out., at minute 81 Savinho came in and R. Lewis went out.
Substitutions newcastle: at minute 77 S. Longstaff came in and S. Tonali went out., at minute 77 J. Willock came in and H. Barnes went out., at minute 78 V. Livramento came in and K. Trippier went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Newcastle
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