Nico O’Reilly's Brace Secures Man City's 2-1 Win over Newcastle

Nico O’Reilly's Brace Secures Man City's 2-1 Win over Newcastle

Feb 21, 2026, 10:36 PM en 17 views

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Manchester City's win over Newcastle United cuts Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points, thanks to Nico O’Reilly's two goals.

Manchester City's triumph at the Etihad Stadium saw Nico O’Reilly score twice in the first half, narrowing Arsenal's lead to two points in the Premier League. O’Reilly's opening strike came in the 14th minute, followed by Newcastle's equalizer by Lewis Hall. O’Reilly then headed in a cross from Erling Haaland to restore City's advantage. After halftime, Manchester City endured pressure from Newcastle but held firm for a crucial win. Arsenal will face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, with Manchester City closely following in the title race.

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