Manchester City vs Newcastle United, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueSuperb Foden inspires Manchester City win over Newcastle
A superb strike from Julián Álvarez off a Phil Foden assist gave Manchester City a 1-0 win over Newcastle United in their first home game of the Premier League season.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Delay in match because of an injury Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 2': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 4': Offside, Manchester City. Rúben Dias tries a through ball, but Kyle Walker is caught offside.
- 6': Offside, Newcastle United. Miguel Almirón tries a through ball, but Kieran Trippier is caught offside.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julián Álvarez.
- 9': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Foul by Jack Grealish (Manchester City).
- 12': Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).
- 12': Rodri (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt missed. Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
- 23': Foul by Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United).
- 23': Rúben Dias (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 23': Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 25': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Foul by Julián Álvarez (Manchester City).
- 27': Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 27': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City).
- 29': Attempt blocked. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kyle Walker with a headed pass.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Manuel Akanji.
- 31': Goal! Manchester City 1, Newcastle United 0. Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 32': Foul by Rodri (Manchester City).
- 32': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).
- 33': Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 34': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 35': Attempt blocked. Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 35': Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Julián Álvarez (Manchester City).
- 36': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 36': Foul by Rodri (Manchester City).
- 37': Attempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 41': Attempt missed. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 44': Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
- 45': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City).
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Manchester City 1, Newcastle United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester City 1, Newcastle United 0.
- 46': Foul by Julián Álvarez (Manchester City).
- 46': Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) is shown the yellow card.
- 47': Offside, Newcastle United. Fabian Schär tries a through ball, but Dan Burn is caught offside.
- 48': Attempt blocked. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joelinton.
- 49': Attempt missed. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Joelinton.
- 50': Attempt saved. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ederson.
- 51': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 51': Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 53': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 53': Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Joelinton (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 54': Foul by Erling Haaland (Manchester City).
- 54': Sven Botman (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Substitution, Newcastle United. Harvey Barnes replaces Anthony Gordon.
- 56': Substitution, Newcastle United. Sean Longstaff replaces Joelinton because of an injury.
- 58': Foul by Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United).
- 58': Kyle Walker (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 59': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 62': Dan Burn (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 62': Dangerous play by Phil Foden (Manchester City).
- 63': Attempt missed. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 65': Attempt saved. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Phil Foden.
- 65': Foul by Kyle Walker (Manchester City).
- 65': Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 66': Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.
- 66': Substitution, Newcastle United. Callum Wilson replaces Alexander Isak.
- 66': Substitution, Newcastle United. Elliot Anderson replaces Sandro Tonali.
- 70': Attempt saved. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Callum Wilson.
- 70': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 70': Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Foul by Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 74': Jack Grealish (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Elliot Anderson with a cross.
- 80': Offside, Newcastle United. Sean Longstaff tries a through ball, but Miguel Almirón is caught offside.
- 80': Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80': Foul by Erling Haaland (Manchester City).
- 82': Foul by Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City).
- 82': Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Sven Botman (Newcastle United).
- 85': Phil Foden (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 86': Substitution, Newcastle United. Tino Livramento replaces Miguel Almirón.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Julián Álvarez.
- 89': Attempt saved. Phil Foden (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Erling Haaland.
- 89': Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Nick Pope.
- 90': Offside, Newcastle United. Dan Burn tries a through ball, but Callum Wilson is caught offside.
- 90'+3': Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).
- 90'+3': Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Manchester City 1, Newcastle United 0.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester City 1, Newcastle United 0.
Statistics
 NEW |
MNC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 13 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 1 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 41.3 | Possession | 58.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 412 | Accurate Passes | 611 |
| 477 | Passes | 684 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 1 |
| 5 | Crosses | 7 |
| 0.6 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 53 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 10 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 11 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 11 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Venue: Etihad Stadium
Location: Manchester, England
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool | 10 | +13 | 25 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 10 | +10 | 23 |
| 3 | Nottingham Forest | 10 | +7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 10 | +8 | 18 |
Line-Ups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Ederson (GK) |
| 3 | Rúben Dias |
| 25 | Manuel Akanji |
| 24 | Josko Gvardiol |
| 2 | Kyle Walker |
| 19 | Julián Álvarez |
| 8 | Mateo Kovacic |
| 16 | Rodri |
| 9 | Erling Haaland |
| 10 | Jack Grealish |
| 47 | Phil Foden |
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Nick Pope (GK) |
| 4 | Sven Botman |
| 5 | Fabian Schär |
| 33 | Dan Burn |
| 2 | Kieran Trippier |
| 39 | Bruno Guimarães  |
| 7 | Joelinton |
| 8 | Sandro Tonali |
| 14 | Alexander Isak |
| 10 | Anthony Gordon |
| 24 | Miguel Almirón |
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