City and Newcastle missed a combined nine big chances, but the hosts made them pay in the second half. Harvey Barnes proved the difference with a brace looking braver in attack. The result marked Eddie Howe’s first win against Pep Guardiola in 19 tries.

German striker Nick Woltemade, who signed for Newcastle to replace Alexander Isak, has scored four goals so far this season and is currently Newcastle’s top scorer. He has featured in eight matches, and has a shot accuracy and goal conversion rate of 31% each. Bruno Guimarães has bagged three from and has a shot accuracy

Two goals from Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle victory and prevented Pep Guardiola's side from closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal

In a thrilling encounter on Sunday morning, Rúben Dias marked his return to the scoresheet in the Premier League, netting a crucial goal for Manchester City in their match against Newcastle United. This moment not only highlighted Dias's importance to the team but also brought back memories of his last goal in the league,

Newcastle United have won just one of their last 35 Premier League meetings against Manchester City, a 2-1 victory under Rafa Benitez in January 2019. Eddie Howe has won none of his 18 Premier League games against Manchester City, losing 16 and drawing twice. It’s the most a manager has faced an opponent in the Premier League without ever winning.

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Leeds and Aston Villa are trending like two ships passing in the night of late, as the two sides prepare to face off on Sunday when the Premier League returns from the final international break of 2025.