Manchester City vs Newcastle: Manchester City got their second win of the season through Julian Alvarez.
Two of the Premier League’s big winners on opening weekend played at Etihad Stadium, with Pep Guardiola’s men outclassing the black and white army.
Newcastle haven’t won in their past 18 visits to Etihad Stadium, which treated their fans to a treble celebration pre-match with fireworks from the fans.
Foden ability explains why he is the most talented youngster at Manchester City. He made use of a no-look pass to set up Alvarez for the only goal of the match.
Newcastle improved a bit in the second half, but they were not able to stop Manchester City from winning the match.
How Manchester City Defeated Newcastle in the Premier League
Manchester City started on a good note, creating chances and putting Newcastle on the back foot with nice ball possession and calmness in the midfield.
Manchester City had the breakthrough in the 31st minute. It was the citizen’s first shot on target. Julian Alvarez waited for Foden on the left wing; he received the ball and placed it into the right corner of the post, with Nick Pope having no chance of stopping the ball.
Haaland’s first chance of the game was played to the wrong side of the post, with Newcastle’s Pope having nothing to do.
Before the end of the first half, Newcastle Gordon had a chance to score for the white and black army, but his first touch was poor.
Haaland had another shot in the 63rd minute, but it went wide. It seems it is not Haaland’s day to score a goal after a brace in the first match of the season against Burnley.
A few minutes later, Haaland went for the bottom corner of the post, but it was denied by Newcastle’s Pope’s feet. The English International was the reason Newcastle didn’t conceded more than a goal in the match.
Newcastle’s first shot on target came from substitute Harvey Barnes in the 70th minute, although his effort went straight to Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.
In the 87th minute of the match, Haaland received the ball from the midfield, went ahead, and gave Foden the ball on the right-left flack of Newcastle. The talented youngster went past Newcastle defence and hit the ball, but Pope put his leg to it.
What Next For Manchester City and Newcastle
After the interesting win against Newcastle, Manchester City will travel to face newly promoted Premier League side Sheffield United on August 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. It is going to be an easy win for the citizens.
Newcastle will have one of the most difficult matches of the season when they face Liverpool at St.James Park on August 27, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. It is going to be one of the most exciting matches of Premier League match day 3.
