Nico O’Reilly struck twice as City edged out the Magpies 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to two points. Manchester City cut the gap on Arsenal’s lead to two points (Martin Rickett/PA)The City boss said: “It was massive. “That game today is what we are going to face in the next 11. Nico O’Reilly scored a brace to help City to victory (Martin Rickett/PA)“I know how difficult it will be. Ten games is a lot in the Premier League.

Source: Express February 21, 2026 23:51 UTC