Manchester City show their dominance with a 2-0 victory against Newcastle, fueled by Bernardo Silva’s stellar performance.
In the FA League, Manchester City continue their dominant run as they beat Newcastle United 2-0. The home side put on a superb performance, with goals from Bernardo Silva in the 13th minute and the 31st minute, assisted by Rodri and Ruben Dias respectively.
With a complete dominance of evidenced with 72%-28% possession, the match was off with Manchester City, never dropping below a share by the end of the game. They were in total control, effortlessly dominating the game with their skills and tactics.
Bernardo Silva stirred the cheers in the Stadium with his first goal coming in the 13th minute when he received a brilliant pass from Rodri and fired a powerful shot into the back of the net, giving Manchester City the lead. The home side continued to dominate and were rewarded with another goal in the 31st minute when Ruben Dias set up Silva for his second goal of the match.
Showing off his skills and pace to trouble the Newcastle defense, Manchester City forward Jeremy Doku was one of the standout performers of the game. After the match, Doku expressed his satisfaction with his performance, “It feels good – it’s been a while that I’ve been looking for my best form,” he told the BBC. “We did exactly what the coach wanted us to do, we had a lot of chances and we defended well.” Despite their best efforts, the Magpies were unable to break through the strong City defense.
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden praised his team’s performance. Speaking after the match, “I thought we controlled the game really well. We had a lot of the ball and tried to find the right moment to attack. We did that really well.”
On the other hand, Newcastle United will be disappointed with their performance as they struggled to match Manchester City’s dominance. The Magpies now head to Dubai for a warm-weather training camp, hoping to turn their season around and secure European football for next season.
With this win, Manchester City solidify their position for the semifinals, while Newcastle United will need to regroup and bounce back stronger in other matches. It was a dominant display from the home side, showcasing their strength and supremacy in the league.