November 22, 2025
Newcastle United has dealt a important blow to Manchester City’s premier League title aspirations, with a brace from Harvey Barnes securing a crucial 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park. This result snaps City’s extraordinary four-game winning streak adn could see them fall further behind leaders Arsenal, especially if the Gunners triumph in the North London derby this Sunday.
The Magpies, initially thwarted by a stellar performance from Manchester city’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in the first half, found thier breakthrough after the interval. Barnes’ two goals ultimately canceled out Rúben Dias’s brief equalizer, handing Newcastle a well-deserved three points and handing Pep Guardiola’s side a wake-up call.
Newcastle United Starting XI: guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton, Murphy, Barnes (Elanga, 85′), Woltemade (Willock, 85′).
Manchester City Starting XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Nico, Silva (Reijnders, 77′), Foden (Marmonush, 87′); Cherki (Bobb, 77′), doku (Savinho, 76′); Haaland.
Goals: 1-0. Barnes, 63′; 1-1. Dias, 68′; 2-1. Barnes,70′.
Referee: Sam Barrott issued yellow cards to Joelinton (94′) for Newcastle,and Donnarumma (71′) and Bobb (92′) for Manchester City.
Match details: This fixture was part of matchday twelve of the Premier League, held at St. James’ Park in Newcastle.
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