Match story
- Newcastle created the clearer chances on xG (1.57 vs 0.91, Δ 0.66).
- Manchester City fired more attempts (16 vs 11 shots).
- Manchester City held more of the ball (62% possession).
Newcastle and Manchester City drew 1-1 in Premier League. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 6 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. J. Gillett 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: 6 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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