On 13 January, one of the matches of the 21st round of the English football championship took place. Newcastle (England) and Man City (England) met.
English Championship, 21st round
Newcastle (England) - Man.City (England) - 2:3 (2:1)
Goals: Isak (35), Anthony Gordon (37) - Silva (26), de Bruyne (74), O. Bobb (90+1).
Warnings: Bruno Guimarães (21), Rodri (45+4), Silva (55).
In an exciting Premier League match, Newcastle United faced off against reigning champions Manchester City at St James' Park Stadium. Both teams were determined to win the three points and the match showed skill, passion and excitement from start to finish. When the referee blew the whistle to start the game, the atmosphere in the stadium was hot, with fans from both sides filling the stadium with their shouts and cheers. Newcastle United were the first to score when Sean Longstaff struck in the 2nd minute. However, the joy was short-lived as the goal was cancelled due to offside. Despite this setback, Newcastle fans were encouraged by their team's attacking performance. "Manchester City showed their superiority in the 8th minute when goalkeeper Ederson was replaced by Santiago Ortega. This tactical move underlined City's desire to take control of the game and put pressure on the Newcastle defence. The visitors continued to press and on 26 minutes Bernardo Silva managed to break through the Newcastle defence, scoring the first goal of the match and giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead. However, Newcastle United quickly came back to their senses and in the 35th minute Oleksandr Isak scored a stunning equaliser, much to the delight of the fans.
And just two minutes later, the fans' joy turned in Newcastle's favour when Adam Gordon scored another goal, putting the hosts ahead. At the end of the first half, tensions rose and the referee pulled out a yellow card, cautioning Newcastle's Benjamin Guimaraes and Manchester City's Rhodri. These incidents added more heat to the match and players from both teams showed their determination to win. At the start of the second half, Manchester City were relentless in their efforts to change the game. Their efforts were rewarded when Kevin De Bruyne, who had just come on as a substitute, struck a powerful shot that went into the net in the 74th minute. The goal not only restored parity but also revitalised City's hopes of victory. In an attempt to maintain the lead, Newcastle made a substitution in the 86th minute, bringing on Liam Hall in place of Adam Gordon. However, despite their best efforts, Newcastle's defence could not withstand City's relentless attacks and in the 90th minute Oliver Bobb struck the decisive blow, scoring the winning goal for Manchester City. The final score of 3-2 in favour of Manchester City reflects the rivalry and excitement seen throughout the match. Both teams showed their quality, determination and resilience, giving fans an exciting contest that will be remembered for its drama and skill. As the players left the pitch, it was clear that this Premier League match epitomised the essence of what makes football so exciting - unpredictable and full of surprises.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Aston Villa - Newcastle, Man City - Burnley.
| Newcastle | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kicks in the box | 11 |
| 11 | Kicks | 27 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 9 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 15 |
| 2 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 8 | Offences | 6 |
| 3 | Corner | 13 |
| 8 | Offsides | 1 |
| 27% | Ball possession | 73% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 8 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 268 | Total assists | 735 |
| 199 | Accurate assists | 668 |
| 74% | Accuracy of passes | 91% |