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Newcastle Hold Manchester City to 1-1 Draw as Rodri's Absence Looms Large

Posted : 28 September 2024

Manchester City dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game after a 1-1 draw against Newcastle at St. James' Park. The absence of key midfielder Rodri, out for the season due to a knee injury, was clearly felt as City struggled to maintain their usual control in midfield. Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring for City with a well-placed shot, but Newcastle fought back with an equalizer from Anthony Gordon, who converted a second-half penalty. Despite City's early lead, Newcastle looked deserving of the point, with both teams missing key chances to secure the win.

 

City's lack of midfield stability was evident as teenager Rico Lewis was pushed into a central role alongside Mateo Kovacic in an attempt to fill Rodri's void. The match lacked the usual dominance City display, particularly in possession and transition, areas where Rodri usually excels. On the other hand, Newcastle, who were without key striker Alexander Isak, still managed to pose a significant threat. Joelinton tested Ederson before halftime, and Gordon's penalty early in the second half kept the pressure on the reigning champions.

 

Newcastle, backed by a raucous home crowd, continued to push for a second goal, with City narrowly avoiding a second penalty after Kyle Walker's challenge on Joelinton. City's goalkeeper Ederson also had to be sharp, racing off his line to deny Gordon a chance for a brace. However, as the match progressed, City regained some momentum with the introduction of Phil Foden, who nearly restored their lead, forcing crucial saves from Nick Pope, especially in the dying moments when Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland threatened to find the winner.

 

In the end, neither side could break the deadlock, with Newcastle coming closest when Sean Longstaff missed a late opportunity to secure all three points. The draw sees City remain two points clear at the top of the table, but their slip-ups in recent games give their title rivals, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, more confidence as the race for the Premier League crown heats up.

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