Newcastle’s recent form had them sitting at 15th in the Premier League at the start of the match, but by the end of an eventful evening, they were on Cloud Nine.
Eddie Howe’s reputation as an elite coach is undeniable – could he one day succeed Arne Slot at Liverpool? – but until this breakthrough victory, his record against Pep Guardiola was bleak. In 16 prior Premier League encounters with Guardiola’s Manchester City, with both Bournemouth and Newcastle, Howe had lost 14 and drawn two. This changed as Harvey Barnes scored twice, delivering a significant blow to City’s title ambitions. Guardiola’s team now ranks third, four points behind Arsenal and one point behind Chelsea.
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