Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The first half at St James' Park passed without goals, though Manchester City asserted early dominance with Bernardo Silva picking up a yellow card in the 5th minute. Newcastle United broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Harvey Barnes scored, assisted The match at St James' Park started cautiously, with both sides probing but failing to create clear chances in the first half, as Manchester City controlled possession without breaking through Newcastle's organised defence. No goals came before the break, though City's early yellow card to Bernardo Silva at -5' set a tense tone, and the visitors looked the more likely to score with their dominance. The game remained goalless until the hour mark, keeping punters on edge for a breakthrough.

The second half exploded into life when Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle at 63', assisted by Bruno Guimaraes, giving the hosts a deserved lead after soaking up pressure. Manchester City responded quickly with Ruben Dias netting at 68' unassisted to level matters, but Barnes struck again at 70' without an assist to restore Newcastle's advantage. Late substitutions and yellow cards, including to City's Gianluigi Donnarumma at 70' and Oscar Bobb at 90+2', plus Newcastle's Joelinton at 90+4', added drama, but the Magpies held firm for a 2-1 victory that boosts their momentum

Manchester City's 67% possession and nine corners underlined their control of the game, yet Newcastle's efficiency in transition saw them capitalise on fewer opportunities, with their 33% share proving enough to secure the win through sharp finishing. The near-equal successful dribbles—44 for Newcastle and 43 for City—highlighted competitive individual battles, but City's three yellow cards compared to Newcastle's one disrupted their rhythm, while the single assist for the hosts (versus none for City) proved decisive in creating the opening goal. Substitutions played a role late on, with Newcastle using three—L. Hall off for S. Botman at 77', H. Barnes off for A. Elanga at 85', and N. Woltemade off for J. Willock at 85'—to freshen up and protect the lead, while City's four changes—J. Doku off for Savinho at 76', B. Silva off for T. Reijnders at 77', R. Cherki off for O. Bobb at 77', and P. Foden off for O. Marmoush at 87'—aimed to chase an equaliser but ultimately fell short without penalties or injury-time goals to alter the outcome.

These stats reflect Newcastle's defensive resilience turning City's territorial edge into frustration, offering punters a reminder that possession doesn't always translate to points, especially against a side with such clinical moments.

The game's pivotal phase unfolded in the second half, starting with Harvey Barnes' goal at 63' assisted by Bruno Guimaraes, which broke the deadlock and shifted momentum towards Newcastle after a barren first period. Ruben Dias equalised unassisted for Manchester City at 68', briefly restoring parity and highlighting their threat from set pieces, but Barnes' second unassisted strike at 70' proved the winner, underlining his clinical edge. Late yellow cards to City's Gianluigi Donnarumma at 70' and Oscar Bobb at 90+2', plus Newcastle's Joelinton at 90+4', ramped up the tension, while substitutions like S. Botman coming on for L. Hall at 77' helped Newcastle manage the closing stages effectively.

Newcastle United lined up in a solid 4-5-1 formation, with a packed midfield allowing Bruno Guimaraes to dictate play and link effectively with forwards like Harvey Barnes, whose partnership up front proved lethal in breaking down City's defence.

Manchester City deployed a 4-3-2-1 shape, emphasising attacking midfielders like Bernardo Silva to support the forward line, with Ruben Dias anchoring the back and contributing offensively, though the setup struggled to convert dominance into consistent threats.

Harvey Barnes earned Man of the Match honours with his brace at 63' and 70', transforming the game for Newcastle through sharp finishing and constant menace, even before making way for A. Elanga at 85'; his performance epitomised the hosts' efficiency and will be a boost for punters eyeing his form.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs West Ham United (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Aston Villa (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Everton (H)

Sitting 14th with 15 points after this morale-boosting win over Manchester City, Newcastle United will look to build momentum as they face Olympique Marseille on 25 November at 20:00, a fixture that offers a chance to climb the table against continental opposition.

Manchester City, holding third place with 22 points despite this setback against Newcastle, must regroup quickly for their upcoming clash with Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Champions League on 25 November at 20:00, where a strong response could solidify their position near the summit.

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