Anthony Gordon's second-half penalty saw Newcastle United come from behind to frustrate Premier League leaders Manchester City in a 1-1 draw at St James' Park.
2024/2025 Premier League
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Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
0' Foden's first opportunity to have an impact, but his shot is straight at Pope
7' Erling Haaland flashes a shot on the turn which is comfortable for Nick Pope
10' Very brave from Ederson! The keeper calmly back heels a pass under pressure
15' Good block from Grealish as Newcastle build pressure on Man City penalty area
21' Joelinton picks himself up to then clatter into Jack Grealish
26' Ilkay Gundogan makes a mess of a first-time shot
28' Great defending from Trippier to prevent Haaland sneaking in at the back post
31' Gundogan again misses the target
32' Guimaraes goes sliding late into a challenge on Gundogan and sees yellow
35' Gvardiol with a brilliant finish for the opener! Newcastle 0-1 Man City
37' Haaland appears to have a cut on the back of his Achilles by Dan Burn
40' Gundogan goes for a sensational clipped finish but doesn't execute
52' Tonali goes down in the box claiming to have been caught by Grealish's elbow
58' Gordon equalises from the penalty spot for the hosts! Newcastle 1-1 Man City
60' Yellow Card! Kovacic booked for foul on Tonali
60' Joelinton goes down under a challenge from Walker, but referee says no penalty
66' On comes Phil Foden, with Ilkay Gundogan withdrawn
71' Haaland chases a long ball, but Pope quickly intercepts and punches it clear
76' Grealish picks out a cross, but Haaland gets underneath it and heads high
80' CLOSE! Longstaff picks up a lovely position but sweeps shot wide of the target
90' Gordon is wiped out by Ruben Dias on the counter attack, the latter sees yellow
92' Great save! Silva unleashes a ferocious strike, but Pope keeps it out
Match Report
Gordon, who has been at the centre of media speculation over his future this week, levelled the scores from 12 yards in the 58th minute, converting a spot-kick that he won after being tripped by Ederson.
Josko Gvardiol had nosed City ahead with a neat close-range finish in the 35th minute on Saturday.
Both sides saw chances go begging as they pushed for a winner, with Erling Haaland heading at Nick Pope late on as the Norway international fired a blank for the first time in the league this season.
Pep Guardiola's side sit top of the standings on 14 points, though they could be overtaken by Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal this weekend, with Newcastle rising to fifth.
A well earned point at St. James' Park! pic.twitter.com/JliZfMBp8S
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 28, 2024
Data Debrief: City struggle for goals
City may have extended their Premier League unbeaten run to 29 games in all competitions, but it is the first time they have drawn back-to-back league games since March.
Haaland, who has 10 goals already this season, failed to hit the back of the net despite having five shots (more than any of his team-mates), as he created 0.36 expected goals.
Gordon's spot-kick sealed the all-important point for Newcastle. He has won seven penalties in the Premier League since the beginning of last season, at least four more than any other player.
Meanwhile, Ederson has conceded more penalties in the competition than any other goalkeeper (six), and has failed to keep any of those out.
Line-ups
Newcastle XI: Trippier, Schar, Burn, Pope, J.Murphy, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Barnes, Tonali, Gordon, Lewis Hall
Subs: Dubravka, Krafth, Almiron, Lloyd Kelly, Sean Longstaff, Willock, Tino Livramento, William Osula, Alex Murphy
Man City XI: Walker, Gundogan, Kovacic, Ederson, Grealish, Ruben Dias, Bernardo, Akanji, Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Rico Lewis
Subs: Carson, Stefan Ortega, Stones, Foden, Matheus Nunes, Jérémy Doku, James McAtee, Savinho