Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at St James' Park began with both sides probing for openings, but it remained goalless through the first half as Manchester City dominated possession without creating clear-cut chances. Newcastle United broke the deadlock in the 63' when Harvey Barnes scored, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes, shifting the momentum towards the hosts. Manchester City responded quickly in the 68' with Ruben Dias finding the net unassisted, levelling the scores and injecting renewed energy into their play.

Just two minutes later, in the 70', Harvey Barnes struck again for Newcastle, this time unassisted, restoring their lead in a frantic spell of action. Substitutions followed, with Newcastle making changes at 77' and 85' to shore up their defence, while Manchester City introduced fresh legs at 76', 77', and 87' in a bid to chase an equaliser. The game saw late yellow cards, including Joelinton's for Newcastle in the 90+4' and Oscar Bobb's for City in the 90+2', but Newcastle held firm to secure a 2-1 victory.

Manchester City's 67% possession dominance highlighted their control of the ball, yet Newcastle United's efficiency in transition was evident with 44 successful dribbles compared to City's 43, allowing them to capitalise on counter-attacks despite only holding 33% of the ball. Corners favoured City at 9-5, reflecting their territorial advantage, but this did not translate into goals as effectively, with Newcastle recording one assist to City's zero, underscoring the decisive nature of Bruno Guimaraes' contribution to the opening strike. Discipline-wise, City accumulated three yellow cards—Bernardo Silva in the -5', Gianluigi Donnarumma in the 70', and Oscar Bobb in the 90+2'—potentially disrupting their rhythm, while Newcastle's solitary yellow to Joelinton in the 90+4' came too late to impact the result significantly.

Substitutions played a role in managing fatigue, with Newcastle using three—Sven Botman replacing Lewis Hall at 77', Anthony Elanga coming on for Harvey Barnes at 85', and Joe Willock replacing Nils Woltemade at 85'—to maintain their defensive structure after taking the lead. Manchester City utilised four changes—Savinho replacing Jeremy Doku at 76', Theo Reijnders coming on for Bernardo Silva at 77', Oscar Bobb replacing Rayan Cherki at 77', and Omar Marmoush substituting for Phil Foden at 87'—in an attempt to boost their attacking threat, though no penalties were taken by either side and no injury-time goals altered the 2-1 scoreline, emphasising Newcastle's clinical edge over City's volume of play.

The game's pivotal phase unfolded in the second half, beginning with Harvey Barnes' goal in the 63' for Newcastle United, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes, which finally rewarded their resilient defending against Manchester City's possession. Ruben Dias equalised unassisted for City in the 68', briefly swinging the balance, but Barnes' second unassisted strike in the 70' proved decisive, restoring Newcastle's advantage in a rapid exchange that defined the match's outcome. Late substitutions helped Newcastle manage the closing stages, with Sven Botman coming on for Lewis Hall at 77' to bolster the backline, while City's multiple changes, including Oscar Bobb replacing Rayan Cherki at 77', failed to yield a comeback amid accumulating yellow cards that hampered their push.

Newcastle United deployed a 4-5-1 formation, emphasising a compact midfield to counter Manchester City's possession-based approach, with Bruno Guimaraes anchoring the central areas and forming a key partnership with Joelinton to disrupt opposition build-up. Harvey Barnes operated effectively on the flank, providing width and goal threat, while the defensive line held firm until substitutions like Sven Botman coming on for Lewis Hall at 77' added fresh stability.

Manchester City lined up in a 4-3-2-1 shape, focusing on midfield control through players like Bernardo Silva to dictate tempo and support attacking midfielders in creating overloads. Ruben Dias anchored the defence with authoritative presence, scoring their lone goal, while substitutions such as Oscar Bobb coming on for Rayan Cherki at 77' aimed to inject dynamism into the forward partnerships.

Harvey Barnes earned Man of the Match honours for his brace that secured Newcastle United's 2-1 victory, with his clinical finishing in the 63' and 70' proving the difference in a tightly contested affair. Despite being substituted at 85' for Anthony Elanga, Barnes' impact was undeniable, combining well with Bruno Guimaraes for the opener and demonstrating sharp movement to net the winner unassisted. His performance exemplified Newcastle's counter-attacking prowess against a possession-heavy opponent.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs West Ham United (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)

Sitting 14th in the Premier League with 15 points after this morale-boosting 2-1 home win over Manchester City, which ended a run of two away defeats to Brentford and West Ham United, Newcastle United will look to build momentum as they host Olympique Marseille in the Champions League on 25 November at 20:00, aiming to translate their domestic resilience into European success against a side whose form remains to be confirmed.

Manchester City, holding third place with 22 points despite this 2-1 away loss to Newcastle United that interrupted a streak of home wins over Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth, now turn their attention to the Champions League where they face Bayer 04 Leverkusen at home on 25 November at 20:00, seeking to regain their winning edge against opponents with details yet to be finalised.

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