Match summary

Manchester City - Newcastle United : 2-1 Nico O'Reilly put City in front in the 14th minute after an Omar Marmoush assist, but Newcastle responded as Lewis Hall levelled on 22 minutes with help from Jacob Ramsey. City hit back almost immediately, with O'Reilly rising to head in the winner on 27 minutes from an Erling Haaland assist to complete his first-half brace. The hosts controlled long spells with 56% possession and finished with 14 shots to Newcastle's 11, and they withstood late pressure, including a stoppage-time Harvey Barnes effort that was saved.

Man of the match

Key player : Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) : He delivered the defining contribution with a brace, putting City ahead early and then restoring the lead for good. His 27th-minute header proved to be the match-winner, directly securing the 2-1 final scoreline. By scoring both of City's goals, he turned a brief 1-1 setback into a home victory.

Conclusion

City's early tempo and O'Reilly's clinical finishing decided the contest, and the home side managed the closing stages well to secure three points.