Man City edge Newcastle as O’Reilly hits two
Newcastle fans hail a strong display but lament decisions and missed chances as Man City win 2-1 through O’Reilly’s brace, with incidents involving Haaland and Dias noted.
Guardiola hails ‘massive’ 2-1 win over Newcastle, credits crowd, says City may drop points amid FA Cup and Champions League load, with Arsenal two ahead and a game in hand for City.
Micah Richards lauds O’Reilly’s versatility, saying the left-back shines at No 10 and should be among the first names on Man City’s teamsheet.
O’Reilly hits a first-half brace, Haaland assists, as Man City beat Newcastle 2-1 at the Etihad to cut Arsenal’s lead to two points.
On loan at Sheffield United, Kalvin Phillips was sent off for a studs-up tackle on Svante Ingelsson in the derby at 2-0. In tears, he apologised to Blades fans after the red card.
City beat Newcastle to close within two points of Arsenal. Wayne Rooney says Guardiola’s hard-fought win signalled ‘mind games’, showing City are ready to fight for the title.
City loanee Manuel Akanji came off the bench for Inter and sealed a 2-0 win at Lecce with a powerful header from a Dimarco corner, earning 7s from Italian media who hailed his striker-like finish.
City finished eighth in the league phase after mixed results, including 1-2 at Real Madrid and 4-1 vs Dortmund. Last-16 draw on 27 Feb 2026, City to face winner of Inter vs Bodo/Glimt or Real Madrid vs Benfica.
Nico O’Reilly, 20, calls it a ‘dream’ to win the title after his brace beats Newcastle 2-1, trimming Arsenal’s lead to two points.
Gaizka Mendieta says Rodri’s attachment to Man City makes an exit unlikely and a Real Madrid move ‘very difficult’. Any change may hinge on future shifts like Guardiola’s situation, but nothing is active.
Haaland does not score but delivers an assist for O’Reilly’s second, battles Dan Burn and excels defensively as Man City edge Newcastle 2-1.
