Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United
Updated
Manchester City won: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 27) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026 at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City goals: Nico O'Reilly 14', Nico O'Reilly 27'. Newcastle United goals: Lewis Hall 22'. Expected goals: 1.35-0.62. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Nico O'Reilly (8.7).
Match report
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-1
Manchester City edged Newcastle United 2-1 at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 21 February in the Premier League.
Nico O'Reilly put Manchester City ahead on 14' (1-0), Lewis Hall levelled for Newcastle United on 22' (1-1) and Nico O'Reilly restored Manchester City's lead on 27' (2-1).
Manchester City had 55% of the ball, shots were 15-13 (7-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-0.62.
Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 52,187. Referee: Thomas Bramall.
Match stats
| Manchester City | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 0.62 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 20 |
| Big chances | 5 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 393 (84%) | 305 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 15 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Manchester City (4-1-3-2): Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rodri, Antoine Semenyo, Bernardo Silva, Nico O'Reilly, Erling Haaland, Omar Marmoush
Newcastle United (4-1-4-1): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, Nick Woltemade, Joseph Willock, Anthony Gordon
Key events
- 9' · Yellow card · Daniel Burn (Newcastle United)
- 14' · Goal · Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City)
- 22' · Goal · Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
- 27' · Goal · Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City)
- 41' · Yellow card · Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
- 46' · Substitution · Abdukodir Khusanov for Rúben Dias (Manchester City)
- 48' · Yellow card · Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 50' · Yellow card · Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
- 58' · Substitution · Rayan Cherki for Omar Marmoush (Manchester City)
- 60' · Substitution · Joelinton for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 60' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 62' · Yellow card · Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Yellow card · Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 78' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 78' · Substitution · William Osula for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 87' · Substitution · Phil Foden for Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)
- 89' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
52 league meetings since 1994: Manchester City 33, draws 10, Newcastle United 9.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester City vs Newcastle United?
Manchester City won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 21 Feb 2026.
When and where is Manchester City vs Newcastle United?
Sat, 21 Feb 2026, 20:00 UTC at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Newcastle United?
In 52 league meetings since 1994: Manchester City 33 wins, 10 draws, Newcastle United 9 wins (goals 109-49).