Manchester United 3, Newcastle United 2
Jose Mourinho was “amazed” by the fan reaction as Manchester United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in the last minute against Newcastle United.
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Raheem Sterling marks 100th Premier League game for Manchester City with a goal in home victory against Newcastle United
MAN CITY 2, NEWCASTLE UNITED 1
It was far from the stroll in the park it appeared in the early stages as Manchester City were made to work hard for their victory against a spirited Newcastle United.
Player Ratings as Manchester City beat Newcastle United in the Premier League
Raheem Sterling scored on his 100th Premier League appearance for Manchester City but defensive frailties remained a problem for City as slack defending from Benjamin Mendy in particular allowed Newcastle United to equalise in the first half.
Matt Ritchie’s strike condemns Manchester United to defeat after Chris Smalling’s foolish dive at Newcastle dents the Reds title hopes
NEWCASTLE UNITED 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 0
Matt Ritchie scored the only goal in a contest that might have terminally ended Manchester United’s title challenge for this season as Newcastle United beat the Reds 1-0 to win their first home game in the Premier League since October 21.
By Jose Mourinho’s own admission, Newcastle “fought like animals” to outperform the Reds and earn a vital three points which dragged them out of the relegation zone.
Mourinho still hasn’t won at St James’ Park in the Premier League and defeat leaves Manchester United 16 points behind City with 11 games to go and with an increasing prospect of playing for the title at the Etihad in the Manchester Derby on April 7 depending on results.
Sergio Aguero continues hot scoring streak against Newcastle as Manchester City return to winning ways
MAN CITY 3, NEWCASTLE UNITED 1
Sergio Aguero scored the perfect hat trick – left foot, right foot, header – as Manchester City returned to winning ways after losing their unbeaten Premier League record at Liverpool.
City swept past Newcastle United as Aguero inflicted the damage almost single-handedly against the club he cannot stop scoring against.
The last time Newcastle visited the Etihad, Aguero hit five in a 6-1 demolition and overall he has now netted 14 goals in 11 Premier League games against the Toon Army.
This was also Aguero’s 11th hat trick for City and second of the current campaign in which he has already scored 22 goals.