Marseille Misses Chance to Top Ligue 1 Standings
Newcastle United achieved a notable victory against Manchester City in the Premier League, winning 2-1 at St James’ Park. This success comes just days before their important clash with Marseille in the UEFA Champions League.
Match Recap: Newcastle vs. Manchester City
Harvey Barnes was the standout player, scoring both goals for Newcastle. His first goal came in the 64th minute, when he struck the ball beyond goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Seven minutes later, he found the net again after capitalizing on a rebound from a header by his captain, Bruno Guimaraes.
Key Moments of the Match
- 31st minute: Barnes misses a significant opportunity.
- 64th minute: Barnes scores the opening goal.
- 68th minute: Ruben Dias equalizes with a spectacular volley.
- 70th minute: Barnes regains the lead for Newcastle.
Despite Newcastle’s offensive efforts, Manchester City, currently ranked third with 22 points, struggled to find their footing. Notably, City’s attackers, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, were unable to convert their chances.
League Standings Update
After this victory, Newcastle remains in 14th place in the Premier League, having endured a challenging start to the season with two consecutive losses before the international break. Meanwhile, Chelsea regained second place with 23 points after their earlier win against Burnley, and Arsenal leads with 26 points.
Next Steps for Newcastle and City
Newcastle’s next challenge is against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League, where they aim to maintain their momentum. For Manchester City, this defeat marks Eddie Howe’s first successful Premier League match against them after 18 attempts, which included two draws and 16 losses.
