Manchester City vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva goals
Man City 2-0 Newcastle: Phil Foden shines to help City overcome Newcastle
Manchester City moved to within two points of league leaders Arsenal after seeing off Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.
Included in the starting line-up for the third consecutive game Phil Foden shone for the hosts with a combination of fanciful footwork and an eye for goal which saw him open the scoring after 15 minutes. City then tried to dictate the tempo of the game but Newcastle created chances of their own.
Eddie Howe’s men have only scored three league goals since the turn of the year and that lack of confidence was on display as Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson and Joelinton all let opportunites to score slip by. A trio of substitutes threatened to bring Newcastle back into the game in the second half but it was a City sub that dealt the knockout blow.
Bernardo Silva replaced Kevin De Bruyne and just two and a minutes after his introduction earned the hosts the second goal they were after. From their it was plain-sailing for Pep Guardiola’s men who have put the pressure on title rivals Arsenal ahead of their fixture with Bournemouth.
Relive the action as Man City defeated Newcastle in the early <strong><em>Premier League</em></strong> kick off:
Ryan Fraser told he does not have a future under Eddie Howe at Newcastle
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has admitted Scotland international Ryan Fraser is unlikely to have a future at St James’ Park.
The 29-year-old joined the Magpies on a five-year deal as a free agent after leaving Bournemouth – where he had worked with Howe previously – during the summer of 2020, but has been absent from the squad in recent months.
Asked about Fraser’s situation, the Magpies boss said somewhat cryptically: “Ryan’s training with the Under-21s. I made the decision to concentrate on players that are committed to Newcastle. For the benefit of the group, I’ve made that call.”
Newcastle star told he does not have a future under Eddie Howe
The winger has not played for the Magpies since October
Man City vs Newcastle
Newcastle’s only away win in 22 Premier League matches against Manchester City was a 1-0 triumph at Maine Road in September 2000, with Alan Shearer scoring the winner.
City have scored in 28 consecutive Premier League games against Newcastle since a 0-0 draw in November 2006.
Man City vs Newcastle
Manchester City have won 13 consecutive home league games against Newcastle while the Magpies have been victorious in only one of their last 30 top-flight meetings with City, drawing five and losing 24.
The last meeting
Manchester City and Newcastle have already had a barnstorming encounter this season when they faced each other in the reverse fixture at St. James’ Park.
Ilkay Gundogan put the visitors in front five minutes into the match before Newcastle responded three times to take a comfortable lead thanks to goals from Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier.
Erling Haaland netted just after the hour mark before Bernardo Silva equalised and the game ended 3-3.
Will there be more fireworks today?
Man City are treated harshly by referees, believes Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City side are being dealt with more harshly by referees than other teams.
Yet the City manager will not complain to the Premier League having been angered by the recent charges imposed on the club by the competition for alleged breaches of financial rules.
Guardiola revealed his frustration about officials as he prepared his side for the visit of Newcastle on Saturday.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag branded Newcastle as an “annoying” side with a tendency for time-wasting in the build-up to the Carabao Cup final last week.
Man City are treated harshly by referees, believes Guardiola
Guardiola revealed his frustration about officials as he prepared his side for the visit of Newcastle.
Man City vs Newcastle prediction
Newcastle have gone off the boil and are missing the spark that almost stunned Manchester City earlier this season.
That’s not to say that Eddie Howe’s side can’t frustrate Pep Guardiola’s team off the ball, but City should be able to find a way through following a confidence-boosting two wins this week.
Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle.
Man City vs Newcastle predicted line-ups
Man City: Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Rodri, Gundogan; Foden, De Bruyne, Mahrez; Haaland
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Willock, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Saint-Maximin
What is the early team news?
Manchester City are still set to be without John Stones and Aymeric Laporte, but Erling Haaland and Rodri should return after being rested in midweek. Phil Foden will hope to have done enough to keep his place after three goals in two games.
Nick Pope will return for Newcastle after missing the Carabao Cup final due to suspension. Eddie Howe looks to have a fully fit squad elsewhere.
How to watch Man City vs Newcastle
The fixture will kick off at 12:30pm GMT on Saturday 4th March.
It will be shown live on BT Sport 1, with coverage starting at 11:30am. BT Sport customers can also stream the match live on the BT Sport website and mobile app.
Man City vs Newcastle
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s early Premier League kick off which sees Newcastle travel to Manchester City.
A month ago this would have been a fascinating encounter with a solid Newcastle team taking on Pep Guardiola’s underperforming champions. However, City are slowly building back to their best form - Phil Foden is back in the goals - and Newcastle are in a bit of a slump.
One win in seven league games - capped off with defeat in the Carabao Cup final - has seen Eddie Howe’s side slip out of the top four. They need to finish the season off well in order to have a chance at Champions League football next year and a win over Man City will put them back on track.
Nick Pope will return in goal which should boost their chances but Guardiola’s team have their sights set on another league title so expect them to come out firing this afternoon.
We’ll have all the build-up and updates from the match so stick with us.
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