Match story
- Manchester City created the clearer chances on xG (1.30 vs 3.00, Δ 1.70).
- Manchester City fired more attempts (27 vs 12 shots).
- Manchester City held more of the ball (73% possession).
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 2-3 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 21 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle. C. Kavanagh officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Newcastle vs Manchester City meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Newcastle and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 4 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 2-3 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 21 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle. C. Kavanagh officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Newcastle vs Manchester City meeting in Premier League with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Newcastle and Manchester City. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Premier LeagueRecorded meetings: 4 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona, and Michael Carrick is excited about having him back. The post Carrick: Rashford looks ‘sharp, strong and ready to play’ for Man Utd appeared first on SoccerNews.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester City are keen on acquiring Enzo Fernandez, and Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has clarified his perspective on the Argentine midfielder's future. Chelsea recently appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and the Spanish coach has now directly addressed rumors linking Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City with a firm statement. The 2026–27 Premier League season is about to kick off, with Chelsea launching their campaign on Monday, August 24, against Fulham. For this match, Alonso expects to have Fernandez fully available. “Enzo is a Chelsea player. He’s a top, top player,” Alonso stated. “He’s training really well, very integrated, and we are happy with him. He’s getting ready for Monday.” A move to Manchester City may be the best option for Fernandez During Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures—including a friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge—some supporters booed Fernandez. The reaction stemmed from frustration regarding his celebrations following Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. Subsequent rumors linking him with a departure to Manchester City have further exacerbated tension among fans. Under these circumstances, a transition to the Etihad Stadium could offer a fresh start for his career. City manager Enzo Maresca reportedly views Fernandez as a primary target to reinforce his midfield. Should the Argentine complete a marquee move to Manchester, City supporters would likely view him favorably based on his technical quality, provided he meets expectations and delivers immediate performances.
Ronaldinho arrived in Italy, where he'll sign a contract with Ravenna to come out of retirement and play professionally. Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday ahead of his official presentation as a new player for Ravenna, the Serie C club that shocked the football world by signing the Brazilian legend as part of an international expansion strategy. The 46-year-old arrived at Forlì Airport from Milan, greeting fans with his trademark “shaka” gesture, the same city where he spent two and a half seasons at AC Milan earlier in his career. According to beIN Sports, the move is primarily tied to commercial and brand-development goals for the club, which was acquired in 2024 by Italian businessman Ignazio Cipriani as part of a project that also includes partnerships with Nike and Black Duck. Still, Ravenna has confirmed that Ronaldinho is expected to play in at least one official match during the season, though no debut date has been set yet. The signing was first announced back in June with a presentation event in Miami, where Ronaldinho made his intentions clear: “Football has always been joy for me and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!” Now, with his arrival in Italy, that long-anticipated return is finally taking shape. 🚨🚨| BREAKING: Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to sign with Ravenna!He will be presented tonight as the club's new player.The Brazilian has set himself a precise goal — to score his last professional goal with Ravenna. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/msikH5pH3E— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 20, 2026 Ronaldinho’s last professional match and career recap Ronaldinho’s last official appearance as a professional came in 2015 with Fluminense, the Brazilian club where he closed out his playing days after scoring his final professional goal against Gremio on August 23 of that year. Though he never officially played again, his retirement wasn’t formally confirmed until January 2018, when his agent announced it nearly three years later. Across his career, Ronaldinho built one of the most iconic résumés in the sport’s history, starting out at Gremio in his native Brazil (1998-2001) before moving to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2003). His most successful spell came at FC Barcelona (2003-2008), where he reached the best form of his entire career, winning two LaLiga titles and the 2006 Champions League while collecting the Ballon d’Or in 2005. He then joined AC Milan (2008-2011), winning a Serie A title, before returning to Brazil for spells with Flamengo (2011-2012) and Atletico Mineiro (2012-2014), followed by a brief stint in Mexico with Queretaro (2014-2015) and finally Fluminense (2015), where his professional career came to a close.
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The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after his loan spell at Barcelona, and Michael Carrick is excited about having him back. The post Carrick: Rashford looks ‘sharp, strong and ready to play’ for Man Utd appeared first on SoccerNews.
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United’s decision to sign Andrey Santos and is not sure what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick’s midfield. The Red Devils made it a priority to bolster their central midfield this summer following the departure of Casemiro at the end of last season. United had been linked with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, but saw their efforts gazumped by rivals Manchester City and Tottenham. Instead, the club turned to other Premier League-proven talent, signing Santos from Chelsea for £50million and Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating the Belgian’s £35m release clause. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Santos made 27 league appearances for the Blues last season before making the switch to Old Trafford this summer. The 22-year-old impressed fans in pre-season and looks set to start United’s league opener against Hull City on Saturday. But despite that, Merson remains unconvinced by the deal, telling Sky Sports: ‘I just don’t understand the Andrey Santos signing. Andrey Santos joined from Chelsea for £50million (Picture: Getty) ‘I might be wrong and Manchester United see something different. But a lot of Chelsea fans were asking what he does. ‘He doesn’t break it up, doesn’t create chances, doesn’t score goals. That’s my problem.’ Merson continued: ‘I like the Tielemans signing, he’s a good footballer. But while you have Tielemans and Fernandes as good footballers, you need more than that to get the ball back.’ United are also looking to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton (Picture: Getty) Former Red Devils midfielder Paul Ince has also shared his reservations about United’s decision to sign Santos, telling Oddschecker: They’ve signed the lad Santos from Chelsea for £50m, which is a lot of money for someone like him. ‘I think the jury’s still out on that one. To spend £50m on a young central midfield player when you’ve got [Kobbie] Mainoo coming through the ranks, kind of baffled me a bit.’ United appear poised to add another midfielder before the September 1 deadline, with reports suggesting they are closing in on a deal for Brighton’s Carlos Baleba. Speaking on Thursday about United’s interest in Baleba, Brighton CEO Paul Barber told talkSPORT: ‘It’s not something that I can talk about right now. ‘I mean this time of year as you know we’re always going to be subject to bids for our players. ‘We are always going to be interested in ones that are sensible and that are going to make sense for us financially and economically. ‘But we always have to balance that with making sure the squad is as strong as it can be to compete in competitions like the one we are in tonight [Europa Conference League]. ‘So nothing to really say on Carlos at the moment other than he’s a hugely talented young midfielder who’s done really well for us and has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the world now for a couple of years so let’s see where we go.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester City are keen on acquiring Enzo Fernandez, and Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has clarified his perspective on the Argentine midfielder's future. Chelsea recently appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager, and the Spanish coach has now directly addressed rumors linking Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City with a firm statement. The 2026–27 Premier League season is about to kick off, with Chelsea launching their campaign on Monday, August 24, against Fulham. For this match, Alonso expects to have Fernandez fully available. “Enzo is a Chelsea player. He’s a top, top player,” Alonso stated. “He’s training really well, very integrated, and we are happy with him. He’s getting ready for Monday.” A move to Manchester City may be the best option for Fernandez During Chelsea’s pre-season fixtures—including a friendly against Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge—some supporters booed Fernandez. The reaction stemmed from frustration regarding his celebrations following Argentina’s victory over England in the 2026 World Cup. Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea. Subsequent rumors linking him with a departure to Manchester City have further exacerbated tension among fans. Under these circumstances, a transition to the Etihad Stadium could offer a fresh start for his career. City manager Enzo Maresca reportedly views Fernandez as a primary target to reinforce his midfield. Should the Argentine complete a marquee move to Manchester, City supporters would likely view him favorably based on his technical quality, provided he meets expectations and delivers immediate performances.
Ronaldinho arrived in Italy, where he'll sign a contract with Ravenna to come out of retirement and play professionally. Ronaldinho touched down in Italy on Thursday ahead of his official presentation as a new player for Ravenna, the Serie C club that shocked the football world by signing the Brazilian legend as part of an international expansion strategy. The 46-year-old arrived at Forlì Airport from Milan, greeting fans with his trademark “shaka” gesture, the same city where he spent two and a half seasons at AC Milan earlier in his career. According to beIN Sports, the move is primarily tied to commercial and brand-development goals for the club, which was acquired in 2024 by Italian businessman Ignazio Cipriani as part of a project that also includes partnerships with Nike and Black Duck. Still, Ravenna has confirmed that Ronaldinho is expected to play in at least one official match during the season, though no debut date has been set yet. The signing was first announced back in June with a presentation event in Miami, where Ronaldinho made his intentions clear: “Football has always been joy for me and I’m excited to bring that spirit to Ravenna. Let the magic begin!” Now, with his arrival in Italy, that long-anticipated return is finally taking shape. 🚨🚨| BREAKING: Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to sign with Ravenna!He will be presented tonight as the club's new player.The Brazilian has set himself a precise goal — to score his last professional goal with Ravenna. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/msikH5pH3E— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 20, 2026 Ronaldinho’s last professional match and career recap Ronaldinho’s last official appearance as a professional came in 2015 with Fluminense, the Brazilian club where he closed out his playing days after scoring his final professional goal against Gremio on August 23 of that year. Though he never officially played again, his retirement wasn’t formally confirmed until January 2018, when his agent announced it nearly three years later. Across his career, Ronaldinho built one of the most iconic résumés in the sport’s history, starting out at Gremio in his native Brazil (1998-2001) before moving to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain (2001-2003). His most successful spell came at FC Barcelona (2003-2008), where he reached the best form of his entire career, winning two LaLiga titles and the 2006 Champions League while collecting the Ballon d’Or in 2005. He then joined AC Milan (2008-2011), winning a Serie A title, before returning to Brazil for spells with Flamengo (2011-2012) and Atletico Mineiro (2012-2014), followed by a brief stint in Mexico with Queretaro (2014-2015) and finally Fluminense (2015), where his professional career came to a close.
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