Ruben Dias discussed the controversies around a 2-1 defeat for **Man City**at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United took all three points thanks to a brace from Harvey Barnes, but Gianluigi Donnarumma felt he had been pushed illegally before the second strike. Phil Foden was also unrewarded after a clash with Fabian Schar in the box, and the Citizens came away frustrated.
"It was difficult in all ways for both teams. It was a very intense game and chances both sides. We had loads of chances and didn't score more and we have to do better there. They scored theirs and we have to do better.
"Everyone knows how strong they are at home. First game after internationals is a tricky one and we fought as well as we could. It's always a period of adaptation. We simply have to do better.
"I feel like the one in the first half with Phil [Foden] they said it was pretty clear but I don't even go there. Of all the decisions, only the second goal we need to make it make sense.
“Where's the sense in their player pushing our keeper out of the goal. What are we allowing and for how long? It's more like sometimes you allow it and sometimes you don't so what can you do? In the second goal Gigi is being pushed outside his area and there is no consequence.
"I have had a chance to see, I didn't even see it out of the pitch. I had the chance to see the review and I think it is Barnes is pushing him away from the goal. We are so picky with certain contacts but then ones like this with the keeper, then they allow it. If this is the rule then fine.
"But let us do the same. Back in the day it was a foul and now it is allowed. It is one of them that when you lose people say you are trying to find excuses but Newcastle were better. They deserved the win because of that. They were able to finish more chances than us. There needs to be a rule."