Manchester City vs Newcastle LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva goals

Man City 2-0 Newcastle: Phil Foden shines to help City overcome Newcastle

"We will fight until the end" Pep on title race with Arsenal

Manchester City moved to within two points of league leaders Arsenal after seeing off Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium this afternoon.

Included in the starting line-up for the third consecutive game Phil Foden shone for the hosts with a combination of fanciful footwork and an eye for goal which saw him open the scoring after 15 minutes. City then tried to dictate the tempo of the game but Newcastle created chances of their own.

Eddie Howe’s men have only scored three league goals since the turn of the year and that lack of confidence was on display as Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson and Joelinton all let opportunites to score slip by. A trio of substitutes threatened to bring Newcastle back into the game in the second half but it was a City sub that dealt the knockout blow.

Bernardo Silva replaced Kevin De Bruyne and just two and a minutes after his introduction earned the hosts the second goal they were after. From their it was plain-sailing for Pep Guardiola’s men who have put the pressure on title rivals Arsenal ahead of their fixture with Bournemouth.

Relive the action as Man City defeated Newcastle in the early <strong><em>Premier League</em></strong> kick off:

Manchester City vs Newcastle

• Man City defeat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League early kick off
• City move two points behind league leaders Arsenal in the title race
• 67’ GOAL! - Bernardo comes off the bench to double City’s lead (MCI 2-0 NEW)
• 65’ CLOSE! - Joelinton misses the ball after Willock’s great cross (MCI 1-0 NEW)
• 35’ CLOSE! - Haaland nods wide from a De Bruyne cross (MCI 1-0 NEW)
• 15’ GOAL! - Individual brilliance from Foden puts City in front (MCI 1-0 NEW)
• 2’ CHANCE! - Gundogan’s headed effort sails over the top (MCI 0-0 NEW)

[4 March 2023 13:16 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

42 mins: Other than a couple of half chances and some mistimed shots from Newcastle Manchester City have had complete control of the game.

Phil Foden’s goal has taken any nerves out of City’s play but they’ll want to add to their lead as soon as they can.

[4 March 2023 13:13 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

39 mins: Close! Callum Wilson miscues an unmarked chance from around 10 yards and scuffs his effort. He should at least have hit the target.

[4 March 2023 13:06 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

36 mins: Close! Kyle Walker’s cross field pass is expertly brought down by Kevin De Bruyne who whips a cross over to Erling Haaland.

Sven Botman does just enough to distract the striker and Haaland nods his header wide of the nearest post.

[4 March 2023 13:05 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

33 mins: Manuel Akanji and Callum Wilson have a bit of a scuffle as the Newcastle forward grows frustrated with Akanji’s persistant marking.

Nathan Ake then gives the ball away from a pass into midfield before De Bruyne fouls Guimaraes with a tackle from behind.

[4 March 2023 13:01 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

30 mins: Another counter-attack comes when Newcastle lose the ball high up the pitch. Kevin De Bruyne brings it down the left before switching the ball over to Phil Foden.

Foden attempts to cut inside onto his left foot once again but Dan Burn has help from Joelinton this time and between them they block and clear the effort.

[4 March 2023 12:59 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

27 mins: Great defending from Jamaal Lascelles. Kevin De Bruyne slots a forward pass into the Newcastle box with Erling Haaland chasing after it.

Lascelles goes with the Norwegian striker and holds him at bay long enough for Nick Pope to get out and scoop up the loose ball. A frustrated Haaland shakes his head after the attack breaks down.

[4 March 2023 12:56 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

24 mins: Newcastle create a half-chance to equalise but Sean Longstaff’s effort is charged down by Nathan Ake.

Though not as threatening as Foden, Jack Grealish is having a fair bit of joy on the left wing too. He’s linking with Kevin De Bruyne nicely and getting crosses into the box.

[4 March 2023 12:53 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

21 mins: Foden is in terrific form. He’s given the ball on the right side once more and darts ahead of the Dan Burn before sliding the ball into Erling Haaland.

Haaland flicks it into the box for Ilkay Gundogan but Sven Botman is on hand to recover possession.

City counter-press with Kevin De Bruyne nicking the ball back high up the pitch. He tries to swing in a cross from out wide but puts it out of play for a goal kick.

[4 March 2023 12:50 · Michael Jones]

Man City 1-0 Newcastle

18 mins: That was a fantastic goal from Phil Foden. He’s now got four goals in his last three appearances for City and to have him fit and firing for the back half of the season will be a huge boost for Pep Guardiola.

[4 March 2023 12:48 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Man City 1-0 Newcastle (Foden 15’)⚽️

15 mins: Wonderful skill from Phil Foden!

Man City switch the play over to the right wing with Rodri finding Foden in space. Foden cuts inside, dribbles his way through four Newcastle defenders to get into the penalty area.

He shoots and a desperate lunge from Sven Botman deflects the ball past Nick Pope to give Man City the lead!