NEWCASTLE, England – Newcastle United delivered a significant blow to Manchester City’s Premier League title ambitions with a contentious 2-1 victory at St James’ Park on Saturday, marked by disputed VAR decisions.
Harvey Barnes scored both goals for the Magpies, including a controversial second that stood after a lengthy VAR review for potential offside. The decision left City manager Pep Guardiola frustrated, compounding earlier grievances over a denied penalty claim for Phil Foden.
The defeat leaves City in third place, four points behind league leaders Arsenal, while Newcastle secured only their second win in 36 league meetings against the Manchester giants. The match featured multiple missed opportunities from City’s Erling Haaland, who was kept from scoring his 100th league goal.
—
Disclaimer for CDA News
This article reports on a sporting event and its outcomes based on international news coverage. Match results and controversial decisions are presented as factual reporting. CDA News maintains neutrality in sports coverage and presents this as standard match reporting.
© 2025 CDA News. All rights reserved.
