City beat Newcastle, go within 2 points of Arsenal

Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half as Manchester City cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points with a nervy 2-1 win over Newcastle.
Feb 21, 2026, 10:04 pm - PA

Match Timeline

Manchester City
Newcastle United
  • KO
  • 9
  • 14
  • 22
  • 27
  • 41
  • HT
  • 45
  • 48
  • 50
  • 58
  • 60
  • 62
  • 65
  • 78
  • 87
  • 89
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Manchester City 2, Newcastle United 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Manchester City 2, Newcastle United 1.
90'+5'
Attempt saved. Nick Pope (Newcastle United) header from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Gianluigi Donnarumma (Manchester City). Assisted by Sandro Tonali with a cross.
Match Stats
MNCNEW
Possession
55.1%
44.955.1
44.9%
Shots on Goal
7
7
Shot Attempts
15
13
Yellow Cards
2
5
Corner Kicks
5
5
Saves
6
5