Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City fell to a frustrating 2-1 defeat to a dogged and determined

Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes scored two goals in seven minutes as his side snatched a thrilling 2-1 home win over Manchester City on Saturday to stop the visitors closing the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City can move within one point of Premier League leader Arsenal with a win at Newcastle United on Saturday.

If Newcastle are going to rediscover their aggressive, athletic intensity in the short term, Joelinton is vital. His ability to dominate the physical battle has a positive effect on his team-mates, who feed off Joelinton’s duel-winning capacity and then raise their own levels across the pitch.

Preview the matchup between Manchester City and Newcastle United with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Newcastle receive Manchester City in a Matchday 12 showdown of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Here’s all the key information you need, including kickoff times and how to watch on TV or through streaming platforms.