Man City 2-1 Newcastle: This is not a win that will define the title race, but you could be forgiven for thinking it was, writes JACK GAUGHAN - Pep Guardiola’s rebuilt side is vibrant, exciting, and u
It is why the conversation around what this title race may end up resembling or what the neutrals are expecting is possibly a little skewed. Thirteen of Guardiola’s squad have never been involved in a title race before. This is City rebuilt, City 4.0 under this manager, new and vibrant, exciting and unpredictable. Not a win that will define the title race but you could be mistaken for thinking as such. At the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night, three days since Wolves nicked that stoppage time point, City were alive.
Source: Metro February 22, 2026 00:12 UTC
