Manchester City close gap on Arsenal with 2-1 win over Newcastle

EPL

Manchester City close gap on Arsenal with 2-1 win over Newcastle

By Nilufa Buksh

22/02/2026

PC: GETTY IMAGES

Manchester City won 2-1 against Newcastle United in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.

They were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Meanwhile, in the points table, Arsenal are leading with 58 points in first position, Manchester City have 56 points in second position, Aston Villa have 51 points in third position, and Chelsea have 45 points in fourth position.

Source: BBC Sports

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