Manchester Metropolis have been dealt one other early blow to their Premier League title hopes as Newcastle secured a powerful house level at St James’ Park.

Within the absence of influential midfielder Rodri, out for the season after struggling a critical knee damage towards Arsenal, Pep Guardiola’s aspect lacked their typical calm, composure and creativity. Having taken the lead by means of Josko Gvardiol ten minutes earlier than half time, the guests struggled to create constant probabilities.

Anthony Gordon equalised from the penalty spot after the ahead, taking part in centrally with Alexander Isak injured, was felled by Ederson having burst past the Manchester Metropolis defence. Neither aspect may pressure a winner late on, with Nick Pope making a nice save from Bernardo Silva to safe a draw. Some extent apiece fits the hosts reasonably higher than the champions, with Liverpool in a position to usurp Manchester Metropolis on the prime of the desk with victory at Wolves later.

Re-live all of the motion from the Premier League conflict under:

Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis LIVE

• Man Metropolis draw 1-1 with Newcastle in weekend’s Premier League opener

• Anthony Gordon penalty earns Magpies some extent after Josko Gvardiol’s neat end

• League-leading Metropolis lack edge in first match since Rodri’s ACL damage

• 58′ GOAL! Gordon ranges from the spot after successful penalty [NEW 1-1 MCI]

• 35’ GOAL! Gvardiol will get away from a problem and fires into the nook [NEW 0-1 MCI]

Newcastle United FC 1 – 1 Manchester Metropolis FC

Man Metropolis enter their post-Rodri period and the key issues have already begun

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There are alternative ways of deducting factors from Manchester Metropolis. Since Rodri limped off towards Arsenal, with a season-ending cruciate ligament damage, they’ve dropped 4. A 100 per cent begin to the defence of their title has given solution to back-to-back attracts. Rodri famously by no means loses however probably the most pertinent a part of his file could also be how usually he wins.

And Metropolis usually beat Newcastle United, simply as Pep Guardiolainvariably triumphs towards Eddie Howe. Not this time. Simply Howe’s second level towards his Metropolis counterpart was secured by Anthony Gordon’s penalty.

It’s inconceivable to show that the Spaniard would have stopped Bruno Guimaraes from supplying the defence-splitting move that led to it, however tempting to marvel anyway. Rodri can seem all-powerful when current; the lack of the person Guardiola deems the world’s finest in his place means many a shortcoming may very well be attributed to his absence.

Man Metropolis enter their post-Rodri period and the key issues have already begun

FT: Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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Pep Guardiola is chatting with TNT now. He begins by saying that “generally we performed actually good”.

“It’s so troublesome. [Their] physicality, they defend so deep, and so they defend so nicely. It’s what occurs recently.

“We made a mistake, and after that they have been higher, however ultimately we had the possibilities to win.

“We had the possibilities. Pope was good with the saves, however we take the purpose.

“They performed rather well,” he provides.

Subsequent up

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Newcastle’s subsequent match is a midweek Carabao Cup tie, of their re-arranged recreation towards AFC Wimbledon. They then journey to Everton subsequent weekend, in Saturday’s late kick-off.

Metropolis’s subsequent match is a midweek Champions League recreation, away to Slovan Bratislava. They face Fulham at house on Saturday, with that match kicking off at 3pm.

FT: Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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Anthony Gordon has been chatting with TNT Sports activities, and he says that he “may really feel we’d have that response”.

“You possibly can see everybody wasn’t completely happy. It was laborious.

“You by no means need them to have any type of benefit. We at all times felt like we’d get moments, and once we did we took them.

“I feel it’s [fifth place] an excellent place to be contemplate we’ve been nowhere close to what we are able to do. We’ve received a lot extra to offer.

He finishes off by including {that a} trophy is the membership’s “precedence”.

“That’s our precedence. We’ve to play the identical and maintain our personal requirements.”

FT: Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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That consequence retains Metropolis prime of the desk for now – they lead Liverpool and Aston Villa by two factors – with 14 – having clearly performed a recreation extra.

For Newcastle, the draw takes them as much as fifth, although they’re solely three factors behind Metropolis themselves.

FULL-TIME! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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So, some extent every for Newcastle and Metropolis within the early kick-off. Individuals will possible level to Rodri’s absence as the explanation Metropolis dropped factors, however credit score to Newcastle for making life troublesome for the away aspect and creating some nice probabilities of their very own.

Metropolis actually didn’t appear to be themselves right now, although they have been not at all ‘unhealthy’. It stays to be seen what the answer to Rodri’s damage is, however it doesn’t appear to be no matter was on the market right now.

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97 minutes

FULL-TIME!

The referee brings the match to an finish in what was a reasonably mute ending compared to the sport itself. No probabilities of word in added time, and the factors are shared after a completely entertaining match on Tyneside.

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96 minutes

The nook is cleared however it breaks again to Foden. He floats in a cross however there’s an excessive amount of on it, and it’s collected by Pope.

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95 minutes

It’s all Metropolis as the ultimate whistle approaches. Savinho takes on Corridor and wins a nook.

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94 minutes

Nice work from Savinho as he will get his out of his toes and clips in a cross, however Haaland can’t generate sufficient energy on the header.

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93 minutes

Newcastle are getting ready some late subs as they give the impression of being to steal the three factors.

Metropolis come ahead as soon as extra, however there are not any gaps within the house defence.

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90 minutes

There’ll be seven minutes of added time.

Metropolis unfold it broad to Doku, however his cross is simply too weak. They arrive once more, with Savinho discovering Foden. The winger lays it off to Silva, who hits a terrific volley on the flip, however it was too near Pope and he saves nicely.

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88 minutes

Murphy skins Akanji in his personal half and bursts ahead, however he wastes the prospect ultimately with a poor move close to the Metropolis field. Moments later, Foden is responsible of the identical as he fails to seek out Haaland, and Joelinton clears.

Dias fouls Gordon to cease the break, and he will get a yellow card.

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86 minutes

Joelinton is briefly down, however he seems okay to hold on.

The 2 sides have been sloppy in assault over the previous couple of minutes, with each losing promising openings.

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84 minutes

Foden’s set-piece is simply too deep and Silva can solely clip a cross again into the field, which falls to Kovacic, however he fires it broad.

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83 minutes

Newcastle proceed to press and so they come near catching Ederson out as Gordon chases him down. Moments later, a foolish flick from Schar results in the house aspect conceding a free-kick on the left wing.

Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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81 minutes

Metropolis have introduced on Savinho and Jeremy Doku for Lewis and Grealish.

Each side have a promising assault too, as mgood work from Guimaraes and Gordon nearly creates a gap earlier than an excellent problem from Silva wins possession and nearly frees Haaland within the field.

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79 minutes

CLOSE! A superb transfer from Newcastle.

It’s easy too, as Guimaraes sweeps it broad to Livramento. He cuts again a beautiful cross to an unmarked Longstaff, however he can solely direct his shot broad of the far publish.

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78 minutes

It’s change into somewhat stop-start in the previous couple of minutes, and once more neither aspect is actually settled in possession.

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75 minutes

Rico Lewis bursts into the field, however he can solely run right into a sea of striped shirts. Metropolis are making use of all of the strain now, as Grealish flashes a ball throughout aim that Haaland can solely head over.

Newcastle carry on Tino Livramento, Joe Willock and Sean Longstaff for Trippier, Tonali and Barnes.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

“Phil Foden has are available in Manchester Metropolis’s seek for a winner. Exit Ilkay Gundogan, who has had a quiet recreation. Certainly one of Foden’s most interesting video games final season got here towards Newcastle, just a few days after Metropolis received the European Tremendous Cup.”

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72 minutes

Metropolis come once more and the clearing header falls to Haaland. He brings it down and lays it off to Foden, however the England man’s shot is straight at Pope.

Moments later, Gvardiol finds himself within the field once more, however his clipped ball solely finds the gloves of Pope.

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70 minutes

Nice ‘retaining from Pope as he flies off his line and right into a problem with Haaland. He punches it clear simply because it regarded just like the Norwegian was clear by means of.

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68 minutes

There’s a really excessive tempo to this recreation for the time being, with neither aspect trying settled. Metropolis try their typical methodical strategy, however Newcastle are managing to maintain them at bay for now.

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66 minutes

Newcastle are actually on prime right here for the time being. Corridor clips in a cross in direction of Murphy on the again publish, however Gvardiol is there with the defensive header.

Phil Foden comes on rather than Ilkay Gundogan.

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64 minutes

The house aspect break ahead once more and it’s a terrific run from Gordon. He sees Barnes free on the opposite aspect of the field and tries the cross, however it needed to be inch-perfect and it simply overruns.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

“As Alexander Isak is arguably the very best penalty taker within the Premier League, Anthony Gordon’s job when standing in for Newcastle’s injured striker was no easy one. But when Gordon did the primary a part of it by successful a spot kick, he succeeded in one other respect by slotting it away. In a recreation of few probabilities, Newcastle most likely should be degree. They’ve had much less of the ball however Gordon has had a nuisance worth.”

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62 minutes

60 per cent possession for the house aspect during the last 5 minutes, and the gang are roaring them ahead.

Joelinton is booked for dragging down Haaland.

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60 minutes

An inexpensive yellow for Kovacic as he slides in late on Tonali.

From the free-kick, it’s nodded on and abruptly Joelinton is clean-through! He’s below strain as he shapes to shoot, and he goes down below the problem from Walker, however the referee waves it away!

Moments later, Grealish and Tonali are booked for a coming collectively.

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59 minutes

Metropolis attempt to reply instantly however it’s fired broad by Kovacic. It’s energetic at St. James’!

GOAL! Newcastle 1-1 Manchester Metropolis

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58 minutes

GOAL!

Anthony Gordon steps up after a good bit of ready time. His run up is a simple one, and he sends Ederson the unsuitable approach as he fires into the underside left nook!

PENALTY TO NEWCASTLE! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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55 minutes

PENALTY!

Gordon breaks free to latch on to a by means of ball, and he’s one-v-one with Ederson. The winger takes it previous Ederson and he’s introduced down by the ‘keeper! Stone wall, and a yellow card for Ederson.

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54 minutes

For a cut up second it seems like Gordon may very well be clear by means of, however Akanji finds the additional gear to win the footrace.

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52 minutes

There are a few transient stoppages as Grealish goes down within the field, after which later elbows Tonali within the chest, however neither occasion warrants any extra motion from VAR.

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50 minutes

Nice play from Lewis as he sweeps it ahead to Silva, who has loads of area as he surges in direction of the field. He tries to play it by means of to Grealish, however it’s minimize out by his personal teammate!

Newcastle counter and Schar nearly connects with a header, however it goes broad. The house followers shout for a penalty as Barnes goes down below the problem from Walker, however the referee isn’t .

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48 minutes

Metropolis have the primary significant assault of the second half, however it ends because the clipped-in cross is headed away simply.

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46 minutes

No adjustments at half-time. You’d think about that each managers have been proud of their total performances within the first half, regardless of Eddie Howe’s aspect conceding.

A sluggish begin to the second half as Metropolis are nearly strolling in their very own half.

KICK-OFF! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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The away aspect get us underway within the second half.

HT: Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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The groups are coming again out at St. James, so we’re moments away from the second half starting.

HT: Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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An fascinating half of soccer on Tyneside.

Metropolis have been below some strain at occasions, however they rode it out and supplied the second of brilliance essential, courtesy of Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol.

Newcastle are nonetheless on this match clearly, however you’d think about {that a} second aim for Metropolis would kill the sport.

The house aspect want to seek out that little bit extra high quality within the remaining third.

HALF-TIME! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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HALF-TIME! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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46 minutes

A great likelihood for Newcastle as Trippier floats the free-kick ahead and Burn heads it on. Joelinton does nicely to carry it down and swivel to hit a half-volley, and it forces an excellent save from Ederson!

Newcastle win a nook however because it’s cleared, the whistle goes for half-time.

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45 minutes

There’ll be only one minute of added time.

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43 minutes

Harmful play from Grealish once more as he cuts inside earlier than laying it off to Akanji, whose shot is deflected behind.

Newcastle clear and it falls to Gordon, who then lays it off to Murphy across the midway line. He does beautifully too, as he skips previous one sliding problem earlier than managing to beat Kovacic for tempo down the wing. He tries to play the ball in, however it’s simply overrun him, and Metropolis clear by means of a mix of Walker and Kovacic.

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42 minutes

Virtually two probabilities in as many seconds as Haaland seems clear by means of however can’t get it below management. Newcastle clear it straight to Gundogan on the sting of the field, however his ball to Haaland can be off-target and the prospect is wasted once more.

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

“A wonderful end from Josko Gvardiol, who’s averaging a aim each three video games during the last six months (6 in 18). Jack Grealish’s half within the build-up helps the idea that he’s in Metropolis’s strongest aspect, regardless of his personal lack of objectives.”

Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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39 minutes

A uncommon waste from Gundogan because the ball breaks to him and he finds himself 2-v-1 with Haaland on his left and Pope off his line. Quite than give it to the Norwegian, he tries the audacious lob, however it’s proper into the gloves of Pope.

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38 minutes

Newcastle will likely be disillusioned with the scoreline contemplating their efficiency thus far. The house aspect have been promising for big intervals.

They’re nonetheless sweeping ahead at each alternative, however it’s simply not clicking so fa, as Trippier’s cross falls to no person.

GOAL! Newcastle 0-1 Manchester Metropolis

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GOAL! And Metropolis are forward from nowhere!

Grealish skips previous a problem on the touchline and feeds it to Gvardiol, who’s made the overlapping run into the field. He dummies, cuts inside and strikes it to his proper foot, and fires low into the far nook!

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34 minutes

Newcastle appear to have sensed a chance right here, as they’re making use of loads of strain even when Metropolis have the ball of their defensive areas. They’ve received it again in promising areas just a few occasions thus far, however haven’t been in a position to totally capitalise.

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32 minutes

One other Newcastle reserving as Guimaraes slides in late on Gundogan.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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30 minutes

Metropolis have undoubtedly settled within the final 10 minutes or so, and so they’re beginning to take pleasure in extra sustained possession.

The away aspect win a free-kick round midway into the Newcastle half. It’staken quick, however the likelihood goes begging as Gundogan’s cross is wild.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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28 minutes

Nice play from either side. Haaland shrugs off Burn on midway to create the opening, and Metropolis sweep ahead. Silva performs an inviting diagonal ball to the close to publish, the place Haaland is ready, however Trippier does brilliantly to observe the striker’s run and nip in to clear for a nook.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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26 minutes

A promising transfer from Metropolis as Lewis brings the ball down on the sting of the realm and lays it off to Haaland. The Norwegian sweeps it to Silva, who tries the cutback to Gundogan, however the move was behind the German and he scuffs his effort.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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25 minutes

Corridor delivers a Newcastle nook and Haaland will get his head to it, however he can solely flick it backwards and it bounces off Grealish for one more nook. The subsequent nook is an effective one too, and Schar heads it again throughout aim, however the away aspect clear.

We’ve the primary reserving of the day too, as Schar scythes down Grealish on the counter.

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park

“Manchester Metropolis are going through what, after final week, might change into a well-known take a look at, of whether or not they can break down a packed defence with out Rodri’s skill to move the ball forwards. A few of their distribution has been ponderous and whereas Newcastle haven’t copied all of Arsenal’s second-half gameplan, there are occasions after they have loads of gamers behind the ball.”

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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23 minutes

Each side have lacked the mandatory high quality within the remaining third thus far, however it’s actually been Newcastle who’ve had the higher of the attacking play.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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21 minutes

Joelinton is fortunate to keep away from a reserving for a cynical problem on Grealish, and there’s a break in play because the referee nearly manages to keep away from a scuffle.

Silva delivers the ball from deep, however Joelinton heads clear.

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19 minutes

A weird second as Gvardiola takes a foul throw, and Newcastle have possession as soon as extra. Metropolis have struggled barely in the previous couple of minutes.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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17 minutes

Newcastle actually having the higher of the attacking play right here thus far, as Trippier will get free within the field as soon as extra and performs in a harmful cross that’s cleared from the six-yard field.

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15 minutes

Newcastle aren’t actually bothering to press too excessive, however they’re making use of a lot strain in midfield. It nearly pays off as soon as extra as they win possession close to midway, with a ball excessive discovering Gordon, however Barnes can’t make something of his move. The ball involves the opposite wing and Grealish fees down Trippier’s shot.

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12 minutes

There’s some area upfront when Newcastle do win the ball, and so they’ve exploited it a few occasions already after some uncharacteristically sloppy play from the guests.

It’s shipped broad to Murphy once more, however his cross is minimize out by Gvardiol.

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10 minutes

Newcastle followers assume they’re nearly in as Gordon chases down Ederson, however the Brazilian produces a ridiculous back-heel to get himself out of hassle.

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8 minutes

Newcastle sweep ahead as Joelinton wins possession and performs it broad to Murphy. The winger performs in a superb early cross, however neither of Gordon or Barnes have been on the identical wavelength.

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7 minutes

Haaland has his first involvement as he latches on to a by means of ball, however his shot is from a troublesome angle and it’s straight at Pope.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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5 min

Metropolis win the primary nook of the match after Akanji’s shot is deflected behind. Gundogan delivers, however the house aspect get it clear simply sufficient.

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4 minutes

Some sloppiness in possession from either side early on.

Metropolis make their first foray ahead, with Grealish’s cross finally being headed away.

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3 minutes

Newcastle get ahead once more, this time with a protracted ball, however Trippier can’t fairly get previous Gvardiol.

Anthony Gordon has began down the center of the assault, with Murphy on the suitable wing.

Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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1 min

The house aspect get ahead early on, with Murphy main down the suitable wing. He squares it broad to Barnes, who tries the shot from distance, however it’s blocked.

KICK-OFF! Newcastle 0-0 Manchester Metropolis

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Jarred Gillett is right now’s referee, and he will get us us underway on Tyneside!

Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis LIVE

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The group are rising from the tunnel at St. James’, so we’re not removed from kick-off.

An intriguing match awaits, with the large query being how Metropolis cope with out Rodri. It’s price noting that they coped completely nice with out the Spaniard of their opening three league matches, although.

Joe Cole says that he thinks Metropolis might have been given an additional spark after that damage and final week’s tense encounter with Arsenal – we’ll quickly see if he’s appropriate.

Manchester Metropolis match details

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In addition to boasting that spectacular no-loss streak towards Newcastle, Metropolis have scored in every of their final 31 Premier League video games towards the Magpies. That is the longest scoring streak one group has towards one other within the competitors’s historical past.

Of their Premier League historical past, Metropolis have received extra video games (31), extra away video games (12) and scored extra objectives (101) towards Newcastle than they’ve towards every other opponent.

General, Metropolis are unbeaten of their final 28 league video games (successful 23 and drawing 5). 24 of those video games have been in 2024 – the longest run with out a Premier League defeat from the beginning of a calendar yr since Chelsea in 2008 (26).

Erling Haaland has scored 10 objectives in 5 Premier League video games this season – the earliest a participant has ever reached double figures from the beginning of a marketing campaign within the competitors. The Norwegian may change into solely the second participant ever to attain in every of a group’s first six matches of a Premier League season

Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis LIVE

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Richard Jolly at St. James’ Park:

“It seems like Pep Guardiola has requested Rico Lewis and Mateo Kovacic to share the job of changing Rodri as they each begin at Newcastle. Additionally it is notable that Sandro Tonali makes his first league begin for 11 months within the Newcastle midfield as Eddie Howe reacts to defeat at Fulham final week.”

Pep Guardiola warns Arsenal to arrange for ‘struggle’ as Mikel Arteta rivalry intensifies

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Manchester Metropolis boss Pep Guardiola has warned Arsenal to count on “a struggle” because the fallout from final week’s fiery conflict between the 2 golf equipment continues.

Guardiola has additionally referred to as on reverse quantity Mikel Arteta to elucidate himself after cryptic feedback about Metropolis claiming that he had “all the knowledge” concerning the champions.

The Premier League title rivals performed out an absorbing 2-2 draw on Sunday that ended with heated exchanges after John Stones snatched a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for the hosts on the Etihad Stadium.

Guardiola stated: “I’d say that generally the feelings are so there. Gabriel stated it completely after the match, so this can be a struggle, we’re right here to impress the opponent, to push them.”

Pep Guardiola warns Arsenal to arrange for ‘struggle’ as Mikel Arteta rivalry intensifies

Newcastle match details

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Newcastle have received simply one in every of their final 33 Premier League video games towards Manchester Metropolis, drawing 5 and shedding 27. The final win was a 2-1 at house in January 2019, when the membership have been managed by Rafael Benítez.

Nevertheless, the Magpies are unbeaten of their final 10 Premier League house video games, successful six and drawing 4. Metropolis have been the final aspect to beat them at St James’ Park, in that aforementioned 3-2 in January.

Newcastle have scored in every of their final 21 Premier League house video games.

Harvey Barnes has been concerned in a aim in every of his final 4 Premier League video games for Newcastle (3 objectives and 1 help).

Newcastle v Man Metropolis head-to-head

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These two sides have met a whopping 192 occasions, with the primary assembly relationship way back to October 1893. Metropolis have received 78 video games between the 2, with Newcastle successful 73 and 41 ending as attracts.

The 2 groups met 4 occasions final season, with Newcastle successful 1-0 within the League Cup earlier than Metropolis received their cup revenge with a 2-0 win within the FA Cup.

Within the league, Metropolis received each video games, with a 1-0 victory at house early within the season adopted up with an exhilarating 3-2 win at St. James’ Park in January of this yr.

Man Metropolis and Arsenal’s real hatred sparks a really totally different Premier League rivalry

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Though Mikel Arteta tried to quieten quite a lot of the noise round Sunday’s febrile Manchester Metropolis vs Arsenal match by Tuesday, a few of his workers have been nonetheless privately ranting about it. It was no totally different up north. Fashionable footballers are by now diligently educated to make sure their media feedback carry no controversy, however that’s exactly why it was so hanging that Bernardo Silva felt the license to simply let free following that 2-2 draw.

“Liverpool at all times confronted us nose to nose to try to win the sport,” the Portuguese stated, having already pointedly talked about how Jurgen Klopp’s aspect had really received the Champions League and Premier League. Not like this Arsenal. By that very particular reference, Bernardo signalled how this new Premier League rivalry has additionally gone to a degree past Metropolis-Liverpool. Or maybe deeper.

There’s a uncommon rancour to it now very a lot firing the dressing rooms, in a approach that arguably hasn’t been seen since Arsenal’s personal nice duopoly with Manchester United. Metropolis-Liverpool by no means fairly received all the way down to the gamers or managers in the identical approach, though there was real “hatred” between the golf equipment.

Man Metropolis and Arsenal’s real hatred sparks a really totally different Premier League rivalry

Kovacic, Lewis, Stones? How Manchester Metropolis change injured Rodri

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Manchester Metropolis seem to have suffered a serious blow with Rodri set for a spell on the sidelines after struggling a knee damage towards Arsenal.

The midfielder was substituted within the first half of the conflict of Premier League rivals on the Etihad Stadium, with the membership confirming that he has suffered ligament harm.

It’s an damage which will render the 28-year-old unavailable for the remainder of the marketing campaign, leaving Pep Guardiola with out his key midfield fulcrum.

Whereas the Manchester Metropolis supervisor usually rotates elsewhere, Rodri is firmly established as a significant determine on the base of midfield and infrequently misses the membership’s greatest video games.

However an expensively-assembled squad does present Guardiola with plenty of different choices as he seems to switch the Spaniard, together with Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan and maybe even John Stones at occasions.

Kovacic, Lewis, Stones? How Manchester Metropolis change injured Rodri

Rodri dominated out for remainder of season after Man Metropolis star undergoes surgical procedure

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Rodri has been dominated out for the rest of the season by Pep Guardiola after the Manchester Metropolis confirmed the Spanish midfielder has efficiently undergone surgical procedure.

Rodri suffered ACL and meniscus harm to his knee within the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

“He had surgical procedure this morning,” Guardiola stated. “ACL and a few meniscus. So, subsequent season he will likely be right here. This season is over [for him].”

Workforce information

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Pep Guardiola additionally makes three adjustments, with one compelled on him after that damage to Rodri. The Spaniard is changed by Mateo Kovacic.

Each Jeremy Doku and Savio drop out of the assault, with Bernardo Silva shifting to right-wing and Jack Grealish coming in on the left. Rico Lewis additionally comes into midfield.

Workforce information

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Eddie Howe has made three adjustments to the Newcastle aspect that misplaced 3-1 to Fulham final week.

In defence, Lewis Corridor replaces Lloyd Kelly at left-back. Alexander Isak drops out of the squad on account of damage, and Sandro Tonali is available in to midfield. Joe Willock is changed by Jacob Murphy too.

Line-ups

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Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Corridor, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy, Tonali, Gordon, Barnes.

Subs: Dubravka, Krafth, Osula, Livramento, Almiron, Kelly, Willock, Longstaff, Murphy

Manchester Metropolis XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Carson, Stones, Doku, Savinho, Nunes, Foden, McAtee

Workforce information

11:08 , Chris Wilson

Right here’s a recap of the early group information – the line-ups will come out at round 11.15am.

Newcastle haven’t any new damage considerations from the loss to Fulham final week, and with their Carabao Cup match towards Wimbledon being postponed on account of rain, the Magpies missed selecting up any accidents in that competitors too.

For Metropolis, the large damage information is that Rodri has been dominated out for the remainder of the season after struggling an ACL damage towards Arsenal.

As well as, Pep Guardiola will likely be with out Nathan Ake till after the October worldwide break, whereas Kevin de Bruyne stays a doubt.

Prediction

11:00 , Chris Wilson

Regardless of the damage to Rodri, Newcalte’s combined kind provides Metropolis a bonus earlier than the sport even begins. Metropolis ought to have the standard to get yet one more away win, however count on the Magpies to lift their efficiency degree to make it an in depth encounter.

Newcastle 1-2 Manchester Metropolis.

Predicted line-ups

10:55 , Chris Wilson

Newcastle XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy; Gordon, Isak, Barnes.

Man Metropolis XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan; Savio, Haaland, Foden.

Odds

Newcastle 10/3

Draw 12/5

Man Metropolis 1/2

Man Metropolis group information

10:50 , Chris Wilson

For Metropolis, the large damage information is that Rodri may very well be dominated out for the remainder of the season after struggling an ACL damage towards Arsenal.

As well as, Pep Guardiola will likely be with out Nathan Ake till after the October worldwide break, whereas Kevin de Bruyne stays a doubt.

It stays to be seen how Guardiola will arrange with out Rodri, with Mateo Kovacic used towards Arsenal when the Spaniard got here off final week.

Newcastle group information

10:40 , Chris Wilson

Newcastle haven’t any new damage considerations from the loss to Fulham final week, and with their Carabao Cup match towards Wimbledon being postponed on account of rain, the Magpies missed selecting up any accidents in that competitors too.

Eddie Howe will after all choose the strongest aspect potential towards Metropolis, although he could also be struggling to determine precisely which gamers that aspect consists of after unconvincing shows towards Fulham and Wolves.

Lloyd Kelly and Joe Willock have been each changed at half-time within the Magpies’ loss final week, so Lewis Corridor and Jacob Murphy may count on to begin of their locations. Alternatively, Sandro Tonali may are available in to make his first league begin because the finish of his betting ban.

The entrance line of Barnes, Isak and Gordon appear to have cemented their locations within the beginning line-up, as have Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield.

Is Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis on TV right now? Kick-off time, channel and learn how to watch Premier League fixture

10:30 , Chris Wilson

When is Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis?

The match will kick off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday, 28 September, at St. James’ Park in Newcastle.

How can I watch it?

The match will likely be proven stay on TNT Sports activities 1, with the build-up ranging from 11am. Subscribers may also watch on-line or through the invention+ app.

You should buy a TNT Sports activities subscription through discovery+ right here, for less than £30.99 monthly.

Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis LIVE

10:15 , Chris Wilson

Manchester Metropolis journey to Newcastle within the opening match of the weekend within the Premier League on Saturday, with kick-off at 12.30pm at St. James’ Park.

Pep Guardiola’s aspect come into the match main the league desk by one level over current rivals Liverpool, although this fixture marks their first with out Rodri, after the Spanish midfielder suffered a probably season-ending damage within the 2-2 draw with Arsenal.

In the meantime, Newcastle come into their sixth recreation of the brand new league season off the again of a disappointing 3-1 loss to Fulham final week, although the Magpies nonetheless sit sixth within the league, and simply three factors behind leaders Metropolis.

A win for Eddie Howe’s aspect would ship some reasonable shockwaves by means of the league, however they’ll should be much better than they have been final week in the event that they need to take any factors off the champions.

Newcastle vs Manchester Metropolis LIVE

10:01 , Chris Wilson

Good afternoon and welcome to The Unbiased’s stay protection of the weekend’s early kick-off between Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis.

Pep Guardiola’s aspect prime the Premier League desk as they journey north to face the Magpies, having overwhelmed Watford within the Carabao Cup in midweek after final weekend’s house draw to Arsenal.

This would be the Cityzens’ first league match with out Rodri, after the Spaniard injured his knee within the match towards Arsenal, so it stays to be seen how Guardiola will arrange in midfield towards Eddie Howe’s proficient, but sometimes haphazard, Newcastle aspect.