In a thrilling Premier League encounter at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 28 September 2024, Newcastle United F.C squared off against Manchester City in front of 52,248 roaring fans. Both teams were eager to secure points, with Manchester City trying to maintain their spot at the top of the table, and Newcastle looking to break into the top six. The atmosphere was electric as the two teams, with contrasting objectives, went head-to-head.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Head-to-Head
Historically, Manchester City has dominated the fixture with 31 wins, compared to Newcastle’s 8. This rivalry has seen some intense battles in the past, with the recent trend favoring City. The match at St. James’ Park would be their 50th meeting, with City aiming to extend their dominance and Newcastle striving for a crucial home victory.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Lineups
Here are the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City lineups today (Sep 28, 2024)
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
- GK: Nick Pope
- RB: Kieran Trippier (C) [substituted at 78’ for Tino Livramento]
- CB: Fabian Schär [yellow card at 26’]
- CB: Dan Burn
- LB: Lewis Hall
- CM: Sandro Tonali [yellow card at 62’, substituted at 78’ for Sean Longstaff]
- CM: Bruno Guimarães [yellow card at 32’]
- CM: Joelinton [yellow card at 63’]
- RW: Jacob Murphy
- LW: Harvey Barnes [substituted at 77’ for Joe Willock]
- CF: Anthony Gordon [scored at 58’ (pen), man of the match]
Substitutes:
- Tino Livramento, Sean Longstaff, Joe Willock, Martin Dúbravka, Miguel Almirón, Emil Krafth, Lloyd Kelly, Alex Murphy, William Osula
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Ederson [yellow card at 56’]
- RB: Kyle Walker (C)
- CB: Rúben Dias [yellow card at 90’]
- CB: Josko Gvardiol [scored at 35’, Man of the Match Fan Vote]
- LB: Manuel Akanji
- CDM: Mateo Kovacic [yellow card at 60’]
- CM: Ilkay Gündogan [substituted at 66’ for Phil Foden]
- CM: Bernardo Silva
- RW: Rico Lewis [substituted at 81’ for Savinho]
- LW: Jack Grealish [assist at 35’, yellow card at 62’, substituted at 81’ for Jérémy Doku]
- CF: Erling Haaland
Substitutes:
- Stefan Ortega, Scott Carson, John Stones, Matheus Nunes, Phil Foden, James McAtee, Jérémy Doku, Savinho
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City First Half
The match kicked off with both teams vying for control. Early on, Newcastle United’s Joelinton and Harvey Barnes were a threat, but Manchester City dominated possession with their signature passing play. City’s efforts were rewarded in the 35th minute when Josko Gvardiol latched onto a beautiful assist from Jack Grealish, skillfully placing the ball in the bottom-right corner to give City a 1-0 lead.
Newcastle nearly equalized before halftime, with Joelinton’s powerful shot being expertly saved by Ederson. Despite City’s dominance, Newcastle’s persistence kept them in the game as the first half ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Second Half
Newcastle United came out strong after the break, and their resilience paid off in the 58th minute. A quick counter-attack led to Anthony Gordon being fouled in the box by City’s goalkeeper Ederson, resulting in a penalty. Gordon, amidst rumors of a contract extension, confidently stepped up to convert the penalty, sending the home crowd into raptures as the scoreline read 1-1.
The remainder of the second half saw a series of chances for both teams. Erling Haaland came close for City, but was denied by an incredible save from Nick Pope. Phil Foden also created opportunities after coming off the bench, but City couldn’t find the finishing touch.
Newcastle held on despite late pressure from City, with Pope’s heroics and disciplined defending earning them a valuable point. The match ended 1-1.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Full Time Score: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Stats
| Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Stats | Newcastle United | Manchester City |
| Possession (%) | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 16 |
| Passes Completed | 331 | 558 |
| Touches | 502 | 743 |
| Tackles | 15 | 15 |
| Clearances | 21 | 20 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Fouls Conceded | 14 | 10 |
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Timeline
- 35’ Goal: Manchester City take the lead with Josko Gvardiol converting Jack Grealish’s low cross, breaking the deadlock after a spell of dominance.
- 58’ Penalty: A swift Newcastle counter ends with Anthony Gordon winning a penalty, fouled by Ederson.
- 58’ Goal: Gordon steps up to coolly slot the ball into the bottom-left corner, leveling the score.
- 76’ and 90+5’ Attempts: Erling Haaland comes close with a header, but Nick Pope makes crucial saves to deny City.
- Full-Time: After a tense finish, both teams share the spoils, with Anthony Gordon’s penalty cancelling out Gvardiol’s opener.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Impact on the Table
The result sees Manchester City drop to second place with 14 points, overtaken by Liverpool, who won 2-1 against Wolves. Newcastle United’s draw keeps them in seventh place, but they miss the chance to close the gap on the top four.
Newcastle United F.C vs Man City Player Achievements
- Anthony Gordon: His penalty secured Newcastle a crucial point, continuing his impressive form this season. His all-around display, both offensively and defensively, earned him the Man of the Match title.
- Josko Gvardiol: Scoring City’s only goal and putting in a strong defensive shift, Gvardiol was voted Fan Man of the Match.
Newcastle United’s hard-fought 1-1 draw with Manchester City at St. James’ Park highlighted their resilience against the Premier League giants. Anthony Gordon stole the show with his penalty, while City will feel they missed the chance to take all three points, especially after controlling much of the possession.
FAQs
- Who scored the goals on the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City match?
- Josko Gvardiol scored for Manchester City in the 35th minute, while Anthony Gordon equalized for Newcastle United in the 58th minute from the penalty spot.
- What was the impact of the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City match on the Premier League table?
- Manchester City dropped to second place, while Newcastle United remained in seventh place after the draw.
- Who was the Man of the Match on the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City match?
- Anthony Gordon was named Man of the Match for his decisive performance and penalty goal.
- Were there any significant injuries in the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City match?
- No major injuries occurred during the match, but there was a delay due to a knock to Newcastle’s Fabian Schär in stoppage time.
- How did Erling Haaland perform in the Newcastle United F.C vs Man City match?
- Haaland had several chances, but Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope denied him, and Haaland failed to score for the first time this season.
