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Man City Beat Newcastle To Pressure Arsenal As Leeds Hold Villa

By IANS News February 22, 2026 • 09:48 AM View: 132

Man City: Nico O'Reilly scored two goals as Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table to just two points with a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.

O’Reilly bagged two goals in the first-half, either side of a deflected equaliser from Lewis Hall.

And City held firm in a tense second-half, showing steel and determination to seal a vital three points.

TAGS Man City Manchester City Premier League Newcastle United Etihad Stadium Lewis Hall Aston Villa Leeds United Villa Park Anton Stach Tammy Abraham Stamford Bridge Joao Pedro Pedro Neto Wesley Fofana Zian Flemming James Ward

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