Harvey Barnes scored twice as Newcastle beat Manchester City 2-1 on Saturday Night Football, with Pep Guardiola's side missing the chance to close the gap on Arsenal to a point at the top of the Premier League.
It is the first time Eddie Howe has beaten his opposite number in the league, with the Magpies last beating Man City in the Premier League in January 2019.
The result did not go down well with Guardiola. There was a seemingly angry confrontation with the officials and an intense discussion with Guimaraes after full-time, while Joelinton was also unhappy. However, it was unclear who that was aimed towards.
For 63 minutes, it felt like neither side wanted to score. The first half was littered with chance after chance, but Barnes made the breakthrough. He was slipped through by Bruno Guimaraes before his finish beat Gianluigi Donnarumma through a packed box.
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Harvey Barnes arrows Newcastle in front against Manchester City.
Man City responded almost immediately. It was a scrappy too - something we aren't used to seeing from a Guardiola team - as Ruben Dias swept home from the second phase of a corner.
But two minutes later - and just seven after his first - Barnes scored again. Nick Woltemade's header found Guimaraes at the back post. His own effort hit the underside of the bar, before landing to the goalscorer. It was then a close range finish from Barnes to put Newcastle back in front.
However, it took almost five minutes for the goal to be given, with two offsides being checked by VAR. However, neither Barnes or Guimaraes was deemed to be off, and the goal was given.
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Harvey Barnes restores Newcastle's lead against Manchester City, a goal awarded following a lengthy VAR review.
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The glut of goals came after a somehow goalless first half. The tone was set inside 26 seconds as Donnarumma was forced to save from Barnes, who inexplicably also poked wide from close range later on.
Phil Foden and Erling Haaland too saw chances missed and saved, while Woltemade saw no less than three efforts saved by the Man City goalkeeper.
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Ruben Dias slams home leveller for Manchester City.
There were also two penalty shouts from Man City. Phil Foden was challenged by Fabian Schar, but VAR deemed there was not enough contact. There was then a call against Malick Thiaw for handball, but again, nothing was given.
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Was Phil Foden denied a penalty for Manchester City at Newcastle?
Man City miss the chance to go second and a point behind Arsenal, who play Tottenham on Super Sunday. They remain in third, a point behind Chelsea and four behind the Gunners.
For Newcastle, they are boosted into 14th place on 15 points, four above the relegation places.
The first half misses that have to be seen to be believed...
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Gianluigi Donnarumma atoned for an error with a save to deny Harvey Barnes
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Another fine Gianluigi Donnarumma save kept Newcastle at bay
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Harvey Barnes missed a golden chance in the first half
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Phil Foden was next to pass up a gilt-edged chance to break the deadlock at St James' Park
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