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. Manager Guardiola now wants his players to focus on their next game, at Leeds next Saturday, without getting distracted by the wider title picture. “That game today is what we are going to face in the next 11. Ten games is a lot in the Premier League. The mood was more anxious by the end as Newcastle pressed late on, but Guardiola felt the crowd helped City to the three points.

Source: Express February 22, 2026 07:37 UTC