English Premier League |
2025/26 |
Saturday 21st February 2026 |
Etihad Stadium
|
20:00
Manchester City 2
Nico O'Reilly
14'
Nico O'Reilly
27'
1 Newcastle United 1
Lewis Hall
22'
Manchester City moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a tense victory against Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
The Gunners opened the door to City by squandering a two-goal lead against doomed Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek - but Newcastle made Pep Guardiola's side fight all the way for a vital three points.
Starting Lineup
Substitutes
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Match Facts
| MCFC Manager | Pep Guardiola |
| Referee | Thomas Bramall |
| Attendance | 52,187 |
| Half Time Score | 2-1 |
| MCFC Bookings |
Ruben Dias
Bernardo Silva |
| Position after match | 2nd |
Landmark Events
Ruben Dias'
250th appearance for the club.