Match story
- Manchester City created the clearer chances on xG (1.00 vs 1.66, Δ 0.66).
- Manchester City fired more attempts (11 vs 10 shots).
- Manchester City held more of the ball (57% possession).
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 0-2 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at St James' Park in Newcastle. Chris Kavanagh, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Newcastle vs Manchester City meeting in League Cup 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.
League CupRecorded meetings: 9 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Manchester City defeated Newcastle 0-2 in the League Cup. The fixture is part of the Semi-finals stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at St James' Park in Newcastle. Chris Kavanagh, England officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Newcastle vs Manchester City meeting in League Cup 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.
League CupRecorded meetings: 9 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
According to multiple sources, Manchester City have entered the race for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Initial contacts have been made with his representatives, while Tottenham Hotspur also remain interested in the services of the Netherlands international and he has already agreed personal terms with the North London side. However, Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool would only […] The post Manchester City enter Cody Gakpo race appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United remain hopeful of pulling off a surprise move for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly before the summer transfer window closes, despite the Gunners placing a substantial valuation on the England international. The 19-year-old’s versatility is particularly attractive to Michael Carrick, who still wants another left-back. Lewis-Skelly can also operate centrally in midfield, potentially giving […] The post Man United confident they can sign rival player despite £50m-plus demand appeared first on CaughtOffside.
NManchester City have held interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for quite some time now. It has always appeared to be a matter of time before City made their move to sign the combativ...
Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer has given Arsenal major hope of ‘nabbing’ Julian Alvarez before the transfer deadline and says the Atletico Madrid striker would be a title-winning signing. The Gunners remain interested in signing long-term transfer target Alvarez, who was heavily jeered by Atletico fans during their La Liga draw with Villarreal on Sunday evening. The Atletico fanbase are unhappy with Alvarez’s desire to leave the club and secure a controversial move to Spanish rivals Barcelona. Alvarez has spent two seasons in Madrid, scoring 49 goals in 107 appearances following his £82m move from Manchester City. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The Argentine World Cup winner lifted back-to-back Premier League titles at Man City but his progress at the Etihad Stadium was blocked by superstar striker Erling Haaland. Arsenal are interested in Alvarez as £64m signing Viktor Gyokeres endured a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners looked set to miss out on a deal as Alvarez favoured a move to Barcelona, but recent reports claim he has softened his stance over a switch to north London. Atletico Madrid striker and Arsenal target Julian Alvarez (Picture: Getty) And former England striker Shearer believes Arsenal could be in the driving seat to sign Alvarez given Atletico Madrid will not want to sell to a direct rival. ‘We’ve heard of a lot of pushing from Barcelona and the reluctant from Atletico,’ Premier League record goalscorer Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast. ‘It seems like their thinking might be, “if we have to sell, we’re not selling to you [Barcelona”. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) ‘There’s just maybe a small opportunity or a small window there for Arsenal to nab him you would think. And if they do it’s done by the way [the Premier League title race].’ Micah Richards has also encouraged Arsenal to press ahead with their interest in Alvarez, insisting he would take Arteta’s side to ‘the next level’. ‘I would actually go for a striker if I was Arsenal and we’ve all seen the situation with Alvarez at Atletico,’ Richards said. Julian Alvarez não se despede dos adeptos do Atleti 😬#DAZNLALIGA pic.twitter.com/0WSIhLeMmc— DAZN Portugal (@DAZNPortugal) August 23, 2026 ‘He was booed by his own fans the other night and there are reports he wants to go to Barcelona. But are Atletico going to sell him to Barca? ‘It might be one for Arsenal to just sneak in there and offer a bid. He’s clearly not happy… If Arsenal had Alvarez he would take them to the next level.’ Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 last season while reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners began their title defence with a routine 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night. ‘Arsenal have put themselves in a hugely positive situation,’ Shearer added. ‘Everyone else is changing and starting to go again but Arsenal are already there and ready. It took them a while to get there so you have to give them a huge amount of credit. ‘Clearly all their challengers are looking at them and knowing that they’re the favourites and in the best position to do it again and even challenge for Europe again. ‘They have an unbelievable opportunity to really stamp their authority on the Premier League over the next couple of years.’ 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
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after having three bids for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth. Xabi Alonso has identified Scott, 23, as his top target to replace Enzo Fernandez if the Argentine leaves Stamford Bridge in the final week of the summer transfer window. Fernandez made it clear at the start of the summer that he wanted to leave west London but a dream move to Real Madrid fell through. The 25-year-old, who was sent off in Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, could yet be on the move, however, amid interest from Manchester City and his former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City are set to spend £86m on Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi but that lucrative deal has not deterred them from pursuing Fernandez. Maresca wants another midfielder to arrive at the Etihad Stadium after losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who joined Barcelona in a deal worth £65m. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Fernandez and have told interested clubs that he is valued at an eye-watering £120m. Enzo Fernandez could still leave Chelsea (Picture: Getty) But the Blues have been making plans in case Fernandez does secure a late summer move, with Scott a top target. Scott has been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs this summer after another impressive season at Bournemouth. Chelsea were known to have made a £62m bid for Scott last month but The i Paper say Bournemouth have received two more offers from the same club, the highest worth £68m. Bournemouth star and Chelsea target Alex Scott (Picture: Getty) All three bids were rejected by Bournemouth, who informed Chelsea that Scott would not be sold before the transfer deadline. But Scott is just one of several midfielders on Chelsea’s watchlist, according to talkSPORT, along with Camavinga, Adam Wharton and Manu Kone. Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid since Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the Bernabeu, with Manchester United interested in a deal before they signed Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Wharton and Kone, meanwhile, are of interest to a number of clubs following their exploits for Crystal Palace and Roma respectively. Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute in Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night. The Blues edged out their west London rivals in a five-goal thriller, with Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring the goals in Alonso’s first Premier League game in charge. Chelsea face League One side Luton Town in the EFL Cup on Thursday night before returning to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. 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
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According to multiple sources, Manchester City have entered the race for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo. Initial contacts have been made with his representatives, while Tottenham Hotspur also remain interested in the services of the Netherlands international and he has already agreed personal terms with the North London side. However, Fabrizio Romano says Liverpool would only […] The post Manchester City enter Cody Gakpo race appeared first on SoccerNews.
Manchester United remain hopeful of pulling off a surprise move for Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly before the summer transfer window closes, despite the Gunners placing a substantial valuation on the England international. The 19-year-old’s versatility is particularly attractive to Michael Carrick, who still wants another left-back. Lewis-Skelly can also operate centrally in midfield, potentially giving […] The post Man United confident they can sign rival player despite £50m-plus demand appeared first on CaughtOffside.
NManchester City have held interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez for quite some time now. It has always appeared to be a matter of time before City made their move to sign the combativ...
Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer (Picture: Getty) Alan Shearer has given Arsenal major hope of ‘nabbing’ Julian Alvarez before the transfer deadline and says the Atletico Madrid striker would be a title-winning signing. The Gunners remain interested in signing long-term transfer target Alvarez, who was heavily jeered by Atletico fans during their La Liga draw with Villarreal on Sunday evening. The Atletico fanbase are unhappy with Alvarez’s desire to leave the club and secure a controversial move to Spanish rivals Barcelona. Alvarez has spent two seasons in Madrid, scoring 49 goals in 107 appearances following his £82m move from Manchester City. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. The Argentine World Cup winner lifted back-to-back Premier League titles at Man City but his progress at the Etihad Stadium was blocked by superstar striker Erling Haaland. Arsenal are interested in Alvarez as £64m signing Viktor Gyokeres endured a mixed first season at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners looked set to miss out on a deal as Alvarez favoured a move to Barcelona, but recent reports claim he has softened his stance over a switch to north London. Atletico Madrid striker and Arsenal target Julian Alvarez (Picture: Getty) And former England striker Shearer believes Arsenal could be in the driving seat to sign Alvarez given Atletico Madrid will not want to sell to a direct rival. ‘We’ve heard of a lot of pushing from Barcelona and the reluctant from Atletico,’ Premier League record goalscorer Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast. ‘It seems like their thinking might be, “if we have to sell, we’re not selling to you [Barcelona”. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) ‘There’s just maybe a small opportunity or a small window there for Arsenal to nab him you would think. And if they do it’s done by the way [the Premier League title race].’ Micah Richards has also encouraged Arsenal to press ahead with their interest in Alvarez, insisting he would take Arteta’s side to ‘the next level’. ‘I would actually go for a striker if I was Arsenal and we’ve all seen the situation with Alvarez at Atletico,’ Richards said. Julian Alvarez não se despede dos adeptos do Atleti 😬#DAZNLALIGA pic.twitter.com/0WSIhLeMmc— DAZN Portugal (@DAZNPortugal) August 23, 2026 ‘He was booed by his own fans the other night and there are reports he wants to go to Barcelona. But are Atletico going to sell him to Barca? ‘It might be one for Arsenal to just sneak in there and offer a bid. He’s clearly not happy… If Arsenal had Alvarez he would take them to the next level.’ Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004 last season while reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners began their title defence with a routine 3-0 win over newly-promoted Coventry City on Friday night. ‘Arsenal have put themselves in a hugely positive situation,’ Shearer added. ‘Everyone else is changing and starting to go again but Arsenal are already there and ready. It took them a while to get there so you have to give them a huge amount of credit. ‘Clearly all their challengers are looking at them and knowing that they’re the favourites and in the best position to do it again and even challenge for Europe again. ‘They have an unbelievable opportunity to really stamp their authority on the Premier League over the next couple of years.’ 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
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso (Picture: Getty) Chelsea are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga after having three bids for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth. Xabi Alonso has identified Scott, 23, as his top target to replace Enzo Fernandez if the Argentine leaves Stamford Bridge in the final week of the summer transfer window. Fernandez made it clear at the start of the summer that he wanted to leave west London but a dream move to Real Madrid fell through. The 25-year-old, who was sent off in Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, could yet be on the move, however, amid interest from Manchester City and his former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Man City are set to spend £86m on Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi but that lucrative deal has not deterred them from pursuing Fernandez. Maresca wants another midfielder to arrive at the Etihad Stadium after losing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, who joined Barcelona in a deal worth £65m. Chelsea are not actively looking to sell Fernandez and have told interested clubs that he is valued at an eye-watering £120m. Enzo Fernandez could still leave Chelsea (Picture: Getty) But the Blues have been making plans in case Fernandez does secure a late summer move, with Scott a top target. Scott has been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs this summer after another impressive season at Bournemouth. Chelsea were known to have made a £62m bid for Scott last month but The i Paper say Bournemouth have received two more offers from the same club, the highest worth £68m. Bournemouth star and Chelsea target Alex Scott (Picture: Getty) All three bids were rejected by Bournemouth, who informed Chelsea that Scott would not be sold before the transfer deadline. But Scott is just one of several midfielders on Chelsea’s watchlist, according to talkSPORT, along with Camavinga, Adam Wharton and Manu Kone. Camavinga has been heavily linked with a move away from Real Madrid since Jose Mourinho’s arrival at the Bernabeu, with Manchester United interested in a deal before they signed Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Wharton and Kone, meanwhile, are of interest to a number of clubs following their exploits for Crystal Palace and Roma respectively. Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute in Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Fulham on Monday night. The Blues edged out their west London rivals in a five-goal thriller, with Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scoring the goals in Alonso’s first Premier League game in charge. Chelsea face League One side Luton Town in the EFL Cup on Thursday night before returning to Premier League action against Brighton on Sunday. 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
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