Manchester City breeze past Newcastle to put pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City eased past Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as the title race intensifies.

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Pep Guardiola’s side were hungry and sharp throughout as Phil Foden struck in the first half and Bernardo Silva jumped off the bench to add another in the second.

Newcastle had big chances in either half but Eddie Howe’s side have now won just once in their last eight Premier League games and and they’ve scored just three goals in that run.

With the win Man City move on to 58 points, while Newcastle remain on 41 points.

This game summed up where Newcastle and Manchester City are both at right now. Newcastle have run out of steam  — and most importantly goals — at a key part of the season while Man City are just cranking things up a few notches as they love to do in the spring. Newcastle created big chances but Longstaff, Wilson and Joelinton couldn’t convert and they’ve now scored just three goals in their last eight PL games. That isn’t good enough if you want to qualify for Europe. Man City weren’t at their best but they snapped into tackles and were full of energy as Phil Foden wriggling around like an electric eel summed up their desire. Pep Guardiola raved about City’s mindset in midweek and said he loved what he’s seen from them in training. This team knows what to do at this stage of the season to get the wins they need. Newcastle still have to learn how to do that.

Phil Foden: Scored a superb goal and was at the heart of everything good City did.

Jack Grealish: On the other wing he cut inside and gave Dan Burn a torrid outing.

Rodri: Magnificent midfield display as he always seemed to have time on the ball and won it back so often.

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