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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: 609

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.

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