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MANCHESTER CITY MOVE WITHIN TOUCHING DISTANCE OF ARSENAL AFTER O'REILLY BRACE
Man City pressure Arsenal! Discover how Nico O'Reilly’s brace beat Newcastle 2-1 and what it means for the PL title race.
That was a nail-biter. Nico O’Reilly grabbed both goals, and thanks to him, City pulled off a win that’s really going to put the heat on Arsenal in the title race.
Now, Pep Guardiola’s crew have racked up 17 straight Premier League wins, this time against Newcastle, and they’re just two points behind the Gunners. Next up for Arsenal? The North London derby. No pressure.
O’Reilly, only 20 and already the city's most reliable force this season, stepped up right when his team needed something special. Nights like this could end up deciding the whole season.
Honestly, Newcastle gave them everything. They haven’t beaten City in the league since Alan Shearer’s winner back at Maine Road in 2000, but they’ve never played better at the Etihad. Eddie Howe’s squad just got back from a 10,000-mile trek to Azerbaijan, smashed Qarabag 6-1, and pretty much punched their ticket to the Champions League last 16. Even after that, they pushed City right to the edge.
If Mikel Arteta and his players watched from their hotel, that must’ve felt brutal. When the final whistle blew, the roar of relief said it all.
These two sides have already met three times this season, and they’ll go again next month in the FA Cup at St James’ Park. Newcastle beat City 2-1 on Tyneside in November, but City took both legs in the Carabao Cup semis, 5-1 on aggregate, to set up a Wembley rematch.
Omar Marmoush came in hot, having scored five in his last two against Newcastle. He almost added another in the opening minute, but Malick Thiaw cut out the danger just in time.
Howe told his guys to press City high, which left Dan Burn one-on-one with Erling Haaland. That didn’t last. Burn ended up in the book after just nine minutes for dragging Haaland down.
City drew first blood in the 14th minute. Marmoush pounced on a loose ball near the halfway line, muscled past Kieran Trippier, and slipped it to O’Reilly. One touch, quick left-footed strike to the bottom corner, even though Nick Pope got a hand to it.
Newcastle hit back fast. Anthony Gordon went on a charge, outran Marc Guehi, then forced a save out of Gianluigi Donnarumma. They levelled it in the 22nd minute after City couldn’t clear a corner. Lewis Hall took a shot, and it took a wicked deflection off Rayan Ait-Nouri to beat Donnarumma.
City didn’t let the tie last long. Five minutes later, Antoine Semenyo set up Haaland, who swung in a perfect far-post cross. O’Reilly soared above everyone and nodded it past Pope.
Newcastle still looked dangerous on the break. Gordon’s pace through the middle kept City honest, with Elanga and Ramsey giving them real options out wide.
Ruben Dias got booked for clipping Gordon and then seemed to pull something, so Abdukodir Khusanov came on after halftime.
City had their moments, too. Marmoush fired one just wide from a distance, then forced a save from Pope after a quick Rodri-led counter.
After halftime, Newcastle took control for a bit. Guardiola swapped Marmoush for Rayan Cherki just before the hour, trying to steady things. Semenyo got a golden chance when Cherki found him, but his shot was tame.
At one point, the crowd gave Haaland a standing ovation for heading clear in defence. That tells you how tense it got.
Newcastle kept pushing but just couldn’t break through. At the other end, Ait-Nouri hesitated with a golden chance, caught between shooting and passing to Haaland.
Haaland had one more chance to finish it off, but missed. Harvey Barnes forced Donnarumma into one last save, but that was it. City held on.
PEP GUARDIOLA "DESPERATELY" BEGS RODRI TO SIGN NEW MAN CITY CONTRACT
Rodri stays or goes? Discover Pep Guardiola’s desperate plea for a new contract and the latest Real Madrid transfer interest.
Pep Guardiola is pushing for a new contract for Rodri, calling him essential to Manchester City’s plans. Rodri’s journey hasn’t been easy. He hit the heights every footballer dreams about, moving from Atletico Madrid, becoming one of Guardiola’s smartest signings, and showing just how much a manager’s influence matters.
He played a huge role in City’s four straight Premier League titles and that famous treble, including the Champions League. His consistency for both club and country earned him the 2024 Ballon d’Or. That’s the kind of stuff kids dream about when they first kick a ball around.
But things got rough after that. Rodri tore his ACL early last season, and even after returning, he sustained additional injuries. He’s barely managed a steady run in the team since, spending more time in rehab than he’d like.
Naturally, that raised a few questions about his long-term future at City. In the last few weeks, though, Rodri’s started looking like his old self again. He’s been playing well, which has Guardiola grinning from ear to ear.
Guardiola didn’t hide his feelings, either. On Fabrizio Romano’s X account, he basically begged for Rodri to sign a new deal, saying, “I’d LOVE Rodri to sign a new deal at Man City, desperately.” He added, “Rodri is Rodri, a player with as much age as he has, wisdom, and understanding. When players are on the pitch, we feel better. Rodri is one.”
Rodri’s future at City isn’t totally certain. His contract runs until 2027, but clubs like Real Madrid are sniffing around, hoping to bring him back to Spain. So far, there’s nothing on a city extension.
Word is, City will soon sit down with Rodri to talk about a new contract, and Guardiola’s public show of support might speed things up. For now, Rodri seems happy in Manchester and isn’t looking to leave.
Talks between Rodri and the club look set to happen soon, and locking him down with a new deal matters, especially if he keeps getting back to his best as the season goes on.
INJURY ADMISSION: PEP GUARDIOLA ADMITS CITY BROUGHT RODRI BACK "TOO EARLY" THIS SEASON
Pep Guardiola admits a major mistake! Discover why Rodri was rushed back and the latest on his "desperate" contract extension.
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City brought Rodri back too soon after his injury, but he thinks the midfielder is finally getting back to his best.
Rodri, who plays for Spain, pushed himself to recover from an ACL injury in just eight months. That ended up causing more problems; he kept picking up more injuries, and it really affected his season.
People around the club noticed. Some thought Rodri played too much at last summer’s Club World Cup, especially considering the rough conditions in America.
Guardiola said both Rodri and the club have learned from those mistakes. Rodri kept getting muscle injuries, which cost him almost all of October. He only played a minute in November, then disappeared again until the New Year.
“We came back too early,” Guardiola said. “We wanted him back, and he wanted it even more. But we rushed it, and that made things worse. It’s a lesson for us.”
It’s been about 18 months since Rodri’s original injury, but he returned early to play in the World Cup and other matches.
“He’s getting a lot better now,” Guardiola said. “That last step back to his best – we wanted it sooner, but he just needed more time. He’s still not quite there, but you see it in his attitude, in training, and in the way he plays. He’s a special player.”
Rodri’s ready to play against Newcastle this Saturday, while City waits for a decision on an FA misconduct charge. He’s got 18 months left on his contract, and Guardiola made it clear he wants Rodri to stay longer.
“I’d love for him to sign an extension,” Guardiola said. Rodri is Rodri. He’s smarter; he understands the game more now. And you can tell when he’s on the pitch; his teammates just feel more confident. That’s experience. That’s timing. Some players just step up on the big stage.”
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