Man City 2-0 Newcastle LIVE! Bernardo Silva goal – Premier League match stream, latest score and updates today
Another crucial day in a bitter Premier League title fight begins this afternoon at the Etihad Stadium as Man City look to put some pressure on leaders Arsenal. Both clubs’ victories last weekend kept the gap at the summit at two points, although the Gunners beat Everton in their game later on Wednesday to extend the lead to five with just 13 games remaining this season.
And with Arsenal hosting the unassuming Bournemouth later in the afternoon, Pep Guardiola knows his defending champions cannot afford to slip here or take the serious risk of an eight-point lead at the end of the day. They expect a tough test against Newcastle, who are a wounded animal after losing their first major cup final to Manchester United in 24 years last time out.
Eddie Howe insists the defeat at Wembley has left his side more motivated than ever, but they need to get back into shape quickly in the race to qualify for the Champions League after almost two months without a win in the top flight . Follow Manchester City vs Newcastle live below!
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Watch: Bernardo Silva beats City second off the bench
75 minutes: A stumbling Bruno loses the ball and deliberately handles it on the deck to avoid a quick City counterattack.
The resulting free kick is whipped wide.
72 minutes: Tempers flare after Burn’s foul on Grealish and the two meet.
Haaland steams in and seems outraged as players pour in from both sides.
Eventually the flash point is cooled and both Burn and Haaland are booked.
70 minutes: All City since the second goal with the life Newcastle sucked dry after that rally after the treble change.
GOAL! Manchester City 2-0 Newcastle | Bernardo Silva 67′
67 minutes: It’s only Newcastle since these changes, but City put a dagger on the flow of the game!
He’s only been on the pitch for two minutes and 12 seconds, but Bernardo digs out the bottom corner with a skillful finish after a clean touch around the corner from Haaland.
Grealish had driven well into the box after Ake won the ball high up on the pitch.
Gutting for the magpies… they have a mountain to climb now.
66 minutes: Isak’s movement is dragging City defenders everywhere at the moment – they’re really struggling to deal with him and that’s what gives Newcastle so much momentum.
He beats Akanji on the touchline but a cross to Saint-Maximin at the back post is rolled over and his header is easily collected by Ederson.
65 minutes: De Bruyne is the man to give way to Bernardo while Guardiola makes his first substitution with 25 minutes left.
64 minutes: That triple switch has already given Newcastle a lot more pace and Joelinton missed his kick after a brilliant Willock cross. Another great chance!
Isak then blocks an initial shot and then runs towards Ederson, who knocks him down. Magpies assistant Jason Tindall screams after a penalty on the touchline.
But it is not given.
63 minutes: Here come the Newcastle changes, with Alexander Isak, Allan Saint-Maximin and Joe Willock replacing Wilson, Gordon and Longstaff.
63 minutes: Another late foul from Joelinton comes in a very subtle pattern on this game.
He has to be careful with yellow…