On Wednesday, the last 20th round match of the English "Premier" league took place.
"Newcastle United" clashed with the almost flawless team of "Manchester City" this season. The "Magpies" dominated the first half, but the hosts faced serious difficulties in the second half and were defeated by a minimal difference.
The "Citizens" started dominating with the ball from the beginning of the match. Pep Guardiola had to make a mandatory substitution in the 11th minute when Vincent Kompany could no longer continue the match. He was replaced by forward Gabriel Jesus, and Fernandinho stepped in for the Belgian in defense.
In the second half, the game was slightly different, but the "Citizens" did not waste their advantage. The leaders of the English league shook the opponents' goal frame twice, but the "Magpies" managed to keep more goals from going in and maintain the intrigue until the end of the match.
At the end of the match, "Newcastle" tried to snatch a victory from "Man City" and Dwight Gayle dangerously headed the ball, but his shot missed the target.
Finally, the whistle of the match blew, announcing the end of the game and "Man City's" victory, which meant an extended impressive series of 18 consecutive wins in the "Premier" league.
"Man City," ahead of second-placed "Man Utd," who drew with "Burnley" yesterday, increased their lead to 15 points.
Result:
"Newcastle" 0 - 1 "Man City" 31' [0 - 1] R. Sterling
League Standings:
