Manchester City snatched an exciting 3-2 victory from hosts Newcastle United on Saturday, as part of the 21st round of the English Premier League Football competition.
At St. James' Park, last season's champions Man City took an early lead with a beautiful back-heel goal scored by Portuguese Bernardo Silva in the 26th minute, following a decisive pass from Kyle Walker.
GOAL!!!
Bernardo Silva gets a delicious flick to a Kyle Walker cross and Man City take the lead
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After several offensive attempts, the home team managed to equalize through Alexander Isak in the 35th minute, and just two minutes later, Anthony Gordon doubled the result for Newcastle, ending the first half with "the Magpies" leading by two goals to one.
GOAL!!!
Alexander Isak finishes brilliantly after brilliant work from Fabian Schar
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GOAL!!!
Anthony Gordon has put Newcastle ahead with this incredible strike
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In the second half, the tide turned when Belgian Kevin De Bruyne, back from injury, leveled for City at 2-2 in the 74th minute.
Just four minutes into his return, Kevin de Bruyne elegantly passes the ball into the corner of the net!
HE'S BACK
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In the added time (90+1), young player Oscar Bob (20 years old) scored the third goal, granting the team of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola an exciting win.
Oscar Bob scores the winning goal for Manchester City in the last moments of the match against Newcastle
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With this third consecutive win and 13th in the league, Manchester City consolidated their position with 43 points in second place, while Newcastle's tally froze at 29 points in the tenth position.
