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Jack Rathborn

Newcastle vs Man City prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out?

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Manchester City and Newcastle shared the points as a sensational and dramatic six-goal thriller in the Premier League ended level at St James’ Park.

Ilkay Gundogan fired the champions ahead after just five minutes and City looked set for a comfortable afternoon when the German midfielder struck from close range.

But Newcastle produced a brilliant response, and deservedly led at half time as Miguel Almiron bundled in an equaliser and Callum Wilson finished off a breakaway.

Erling Haaland hit the post after half-time and moments later Kieran Trippier’s stunning free kick beat Ederson to leave St James’ Park rocking and City in deep trouble.

But Pep Guardiola’s side launched a comeback of their own - as Haaland pulled one back and then Bernardo Silva finished a remarkable Kevin De Bruyne through ball.

In a further twist, Kieran Trippier saw a red card for a high challenge on De Bruyne overturned by VAR, and City could not find a winner.

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