Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, cautioned his team that their uplifting victory against Manchester City will not mean much if they do not follow it up with good results against Marseille and Everton.

Howe's team broke a streak of two Premier League losses with a 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's team at St. James' Park on Saturday night, in what was possibly their best showing of the season so far.

However, with a tough schedule that includes a Champions League game in the south of France on Tuesday night before Saturday's league game on Merseyside, head coach Howe understands that this is just the beginning.

"The real test is Marseille and Everton," he stated. "We now have to play a very tough opponent away in the Champions League, and we need to perform well.

"We will have very little rest, and that's the biggest challenge for us. Our schedule between now and the end of January is packed, so now the players have to take care of themselves; we need to regroup and continue."

Newcastle will travel with confidence after a performance that showed both their clear talent and the determination that has marked their return to prominence under Howe when they needed it most.

Harvey Barnes had already missed two great chances, and Nick Woltemade had been stopped twice by Gianluigi Donnarumma, before the former Leicester player exchanged passes with Bruno Guimarães twice before finally scoring against the Italy international after 63 minutes.

Rúben Dias scored the equaliser within five minutes as City responded, but Barnes scored the winning goal with 20 minutes left after Guimaraes was just barely played onside by Dias.

However, it was the character that Howe's team showed in defending their narrow lead until the final whistle—a period that included eight minutes of added time—that was perhaps most pleasing for the Newcastle supporters.

When asked if his team had rediscovered its edge, Howe stated, "Yes, possibly. You need that. For me, that means doing everything you can to win, so yes, I think you need a bit of fire in your game, but within the rules, of course.

"You don't want to see red cards, but you want to see us being really tough but fair in trying to do everything we can to win."

Full-backs Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento both played well on their returns to the starting line-up after injury before the former went off with cramp, but Anthony Gordon, who has been dealing with a hip problem, and fellow England international Kieran Trippier, who hurt his hamstring in training on Friday, were not in the starting eleven.

Howe stated, "Anthony is very close; he just wasn't quite ready for today. But he's working hard, and I think he'll be ready in the next few days. I'm not sure about Kieran. I'm waiting for feedback from the medical team."

Harvey Barnes's brace secured a 2-1 victory for Newcastle United over Manchester City at their home ground, St. James’ Park.

Following a 2-1 triumph against Manchester City, a team contending for the title, Newcastle United got back on the winning track in the Premier League.

Before this game, Eddie Howe’s team had suffered consecutive away losses to West Ham United and Brentford, which had them sitting just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

However, the Magpies delivered a perfect response to claim only their second Premier League victory over Man City in the past two decades.

Harvey Barnes scored twice, initially breaking the deadlock in the 63rd minute and then restoring Newcastle’s lead just two minutes after Ruben Dias had levelled the score for the visiting side.

In the build-up to Barnes’s decisive goal, Bruno Guimaraes directed a header onto the crossbar, and the winger was well-positioned to convert the rebound. VAR conducted a review for a potential offside involving Guimaraes, but after a prolonged examination, the goal was deemed legitimate.

City’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, also believed he was fouled during the play, but the goal was allowed to stand.

Pep Guardiola Discloses What He Said to Bruno Guimaraes After the Final Whistle
However, Guardiola’s conversation with the Brazilian was not related to his footballing skills but rather to the incident involving Donnarumma during the second goal.

Guardiola stated, “Yes, I inquired about what occurred between Gigi and him. And yes, everything is alright.”

"This occurred in the match against Bournemouth, and it happened again today," Guardiola added. “It is what it is after VAR made its decision. They are fully aware."

Reflecting on the game's outcome, Guardiola commented, "Newcastle is a high-quality team, with excellent players and a top manager, so unfortunately, we couldn't sustain the momentum we had tonight. It was a captivating game, with opportunities for both sides, but the momentum shifted, and in the end, we couldn't secure the win.

"Both goalkeepers performed well, and we missed chances after that. It was an engaging game with many scoring opportunities. We were closer to winning in the initial stages. "

Eddie Howe Shares His Thoughts on Newcastle United’s Victory Over Man City
Howe commented, “We are thrilled with today’s win. When you compare the heart, effort, and attitude we showed today to our performance against Brentford, where we appeared tired and uninspired, it represents a significant improvement in how we typically play. This will provide us with a substantial boost during what will be a challenging Premier League season this year. This should provide us with a boost for the upcoming games.

"Regardless of your chosen strategy, Manchester City will create opportunities. Within the first 30 seconds, Harvey had a chance to score, highlighting the precarious situation we faced at times today. It is difficult to keep Haaland quiet for the entire 98 minutes. "