MANCHESTER: Eddie Howe admits he is concerned by Newcastle United’s lack of killer instinct in the Premier League. The Magpies again drew a blank on Saturday as Manchester City ran out 2-0 winners at the Etihad, courtesy of goals from Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva.
Despite playing well in spells and matching the reigning champions for much of the encounter, it was Pep Guardiola’s men who had the cutting edge in the final third, taking their chances while Newcastle squandered theirs.
As a result, the Magpies remain on the back foot in their quest to return to the Champions League for the first time in almost two decades.
It also underlined their poor start to 2023 in front of goal, with no other team scoring fewer than their three since the turn of the year.