Manchester City faced off against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park earlier today as they hoped to earn a positive result on the road. Pep Guardiola‘s men made a solid start to the contest and got their noses ahead in the 35th minute thanks to Josko Gvardiol’s finish. Man City went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Anthony Gordon equalised for Newcastle from the penalty spot in the 58th minute as Man City were held to a lackluster 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player performed during the clash against the Magpies.
GK: Ederson – 6/10
The Brazilian keeper made some solid saves at the back but gave away a penalty which he failed to save in the second half.
RB: Kyle Walker – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well but offered very little going forward.
CB: Ruben Dias – 6/10
Dias cleared his lines when he could but failed to keep a clean sheet.
CB: Manuel Akanji – 6.5/10
He was a rock at the back for most of the game but his efforts were not enough for Man City to win this contest.
LB: Josko Gvardiol – 8/10
He was a solid presence when defending inside his half and managed to score with a good finish in the 35th minute.
CM: Rico Lewis – 6/10
Lewis struggled to get a stranglehold in the game and put in a disjointed performance at the centre of the park.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 7/10
He caught the eye at times on both halves and was accurate with his passing.
RW: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10
Silva linked up play well with others around him but there was no goal for him.
CAM: Ilkay Gundogan – 5.5/10
He had a lot of bad touches inside the Newcastle half and was replaced after the hour mark.
LW: Jack Grealish – 7.5/10
Grealish caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
ST: Erling Haaland – 6.5/10
He came alive at times inside the Newcastle penalty area but never looked like he would score.
Substitutes:
CAM: Phil Foden – 7/10
Foden got himself into some promising positions in the final third.
LW: Jeremy Doku – N/A
RW: Savio – N/A
