Manchester City was unable to reduce Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League, suffering a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday.

The former champions could have been just one point behind the Gunners had they secured a victory at St James’ Park.

However, City squandered multiple opportunities to take the lead in the first half.

Newcastle opened the scoring with Harvey Barnes, who had previously missed significant chances himself.

Pep Guardiola’s side quickly equalized within three minutes, courtesy of a deflected shot from Ruben Dias.

Harvey then scored the decisive goal for the hosts, who managed to secure an important win in front of their supporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the match?

The final score was Newcastle United 2, Manchester City 1.

Who scored the goals for Newcastle?

Harvey Barnes scored both goals for Newcastle United.

How did Manchester City equalize?

Manchester City equalized with a deflected shot from Ruben Dias.

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