Match Overview:
Newcastle United (1) 1-1 (1) Manchester City
Premier League – St James’ Park
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Key Incident:
During the game, a crucial moment occurred when a Newcastle defender fouled Erling Haaland to prevent him from causing further damage in the final third. This tactical foul helped limit Manchester City’s chances in a fiercely contested match. Anthony Gordon later won a penalty in the second half, converting it to equalize after Josko Gvardiol had given City the lead in the 35th minute by finishing a pass from Jack Grealish.
Team Availability:
Both players involved in the key moments, including the one who fouled Haaland, will be available for Newcastle’s next match against Everton before the international break in October. After that, Newcastle will face a tough set of fixtures, including games against Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham.
Eddie Howe’s Reaction:
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was pleased with his side’s performance and their ability to hold the Premier League champions to a draw:
“We are happy, especially after last week. That was a good display, that was us playing our way, brave. It was two teams going right at each other for probably 70 minutes. In the last 20 minutes they were stronger than us and we had to defend really well to maintain the point.”
Howe praised his team’s efforts, particularly in how they approached the game both with and without the ball:
“We got into really good crossing areas and I was really pleased with how we were off the ball, how we attacked the game. I can’t ask for much more than that, and the lads gave everything.”
Conclusion:
Newcastle earned a valuable point against Pep Guardiola’s star-studded Manchester City at St James’ Park, showing resilience and determination. The team’s ability to bounce back after a tough previous match and their defensive solidity in the final stages were key in securing the draw. With a challenging set of fixtures on the horizon, Howe will be looking to build on this performance.
