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R. Sterling
8'
1 - 0
1 - 1
30'
D. Yedlin
Kyle Walker
52'
2 - 1
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End of match

End of match

  • 93'
    FULL-TIME! City hold on to three points after goals from Raheem Sterling and Kyle Walker. The 'Citizens' were not at their fluid best, but had enough to get past Rafa Benitez's Newcastle.
  • 90'
    Three minutes of time added on.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 89'
    David Silva comes off for Vincent Kompany as the 'Citizens' hope to secure a victory. Kompany receives a standing ovation after marking ten years with the club this week.
  • 88'
    Silva sent through with a nice flick from Aguero but the linesman's flag is up for offside.
  • 86'
    Newcastle piling forward for an equaliser before Stones makes an excellent interception.
  • 83'
    Clark makes way for Murphy as Newcastle change formation to 4-at-the-back.
  • 75'
    Mahrez replaced by Gundogan.
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
  • 73'
    Joselu comes into the fray for Rondon, who receives applause from both sets of fans after an impressive performance on his own up front.
  • 71'
    Sterling finds himself with a chance in the box as the ball bounces over from David Silva, but slices at the ball which flies wide.
  • 67'
    Mahrez sends in an inviting cross which is missed by Dubravka, though Silva should do better with his header.
  • 64'
    Dubravka makes an outstanding triple save from chances for David Silva and Fernandinho.
  • 63'
    Newcastle getting forward more now.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 58'
    That will be the Brazilian's final contribution today as Bernardo Silva comes on in his place.
Goal disallowed

Goal disallowed

  • 57'
    Jesus has the ball in the net but the linesman's flag is up for offside.
  • 56'
    Sterling brought down by Yedlin.
  • 55'
    Dummett tries a half-volley from distance but it creeps wide of Ederson's post.
Substitution

Substitution

at Newcastle
  • 54'
    Kenedy makes way for Atsu.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 52'
  • 52'
    GOAL! CITY! 2-1! WALKER! Wow! Incredible goal from Walker, who hits the ball low and hard from 35 yards out straight into the corner. Just what Pep Guardiola's side were after.
  • 52'
    Newcastle sitting deep while they face oncoming Manchester City traffic.
  • 49'
    Silva's free kick hits the wall, before Mahrez blasts over the bar from outside the box.
  • 48'
    Mahrez brought down on the edge of the area by Clark.
  • 47'
    City once again controlling all the possession.
  • 46'
    The players return to the pitch and Manchester City get the game back underway.
  • 45'
    HALF-TIME! Honours even at the halfway point after Yedlin's finish cancelled out Sterling's early strike. Guardiola will not be happy with City's defensive lapse in concentration.
  • 45'
    Silva gets to the by-line to cut back but neither Aguero nor Jesus are in the area.
  • 43'
    Dubravka gets the ball out of danger with a punch out to the touchline.
  • 42'
    Sterling brought down by Yedlin as City are rewarded with a free kick on the edge of the box.
  • 41'
    Rondon showcasing his strength up top for Newcastle as he holds off Stones.
  • 39'
    Poor from Mahrez who has the chance to find Jesus with a cross but overhits the ball.
  • 37'
    The home side are dominating possession once more but Rafa Benitez has eleven men in his own half.
  • 33'
    City looking for a quick reply.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Newcastle en el 30'
  • 30'
    GOAL! NEWCASTLE! 1-1! YEDLIN! Newcastle break as Perez finds Yedlin at the far post who should have been tracked by Mendy.
  • 27'
    Free header for Jesus who should do better as the cross is whipped in by David Silva. Dubravka makes an easy save from the Brazilian.
  • 26'
    Foul on Silva by Diame. City have a free kick on the edge of the area.
  • 24'
    Jesus clashes heads with Newcastle's Ayoze Perez. Free kick to City.
  • 22'
    City utilising the width of Mendy as they try to unlock Benitez's defence once more.
  • 20'
    Sterling almost runs on to a ball played over the top but Dubravka is there just in time to collect.
  • 18'
    Aguero sends Jesus through who cuts back inside onto his left, but his shot is straight at Dubravka in the Newcastle goal.
  • 16'
    Aguero tries his luck from 35 yards after receiving the ball from Fernandinho, and his shot does not land far from the bottom corner.
  • 13'
    Mahrez looks like a real threat today - he has dribbled past Dummett on several occasions already.
  • 12'
    City seemingly have Newcastle's defence camped in their own area as they control the possession.
  • 9'
    Newcastle will hope to respond quickly.
  • 7'
    GOAL! CITY! 1-0! STERLING! Fantastic goal from Raheem Sterling, who drops a shoulder before cutting inside and whipping a shot past Dubravka into the bottom corner. Impressive from the Englishman.
  • 6'
    Foul on Ki by Laporte.
  • 4'
    Mahrez drives into the area on his left food but drags his shot wide of the near-post. Good chance for the 'Citizens' there.
  • 4'
    Mahrez tries to get a cross into the box but Newcastle keep it out cleanly.
  • 3'
    City dominating possession early on.
  • 1'
    Referee Kevin Friend blows his whistle and the game is underway.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players walk out on to the pitch. Kick-off just minutes away.
  • PRVW
    Just over 20 minutes until kick-off. Excitement is building in the Etihad as City look to get back to winning ways.
  • PRVW
    Meanwhile Newcastle go five-at-the-back, continuing Rafa's defensive trend against top six opposition.
  • PRVW
    Guardiola looks to have changed things again, starting both Aguero and Jesus with Mahrez and Sterling also returning to the team. Leroy Sane has been left out of the squad today.
  • PRVW
    Newcastle: Dubravka, Yedlin, Lascelles, Fernandez, Clark, Dummett, Ki, Diame, Kenedy, Perez, Rondon.
  • PRVW
    The starting lineups have been announced. Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Mendy, Fernandinho, Silva, Mahrez, Sterling, Aguero, Jesus.
Info

Pre-match

01 September 2018, 18:30

Referee: Kevin Friend

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Manchester City's game against Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium.