Kieran Trippier says Newcastle United could need half a decade to catch up with Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Magpies were trounced 5-0 by Pep Guardiola's side at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and now face a tough encounter against Champions League chasing Arsenal. But comparisons between the two clubs - who have both undergone Middle East takeovers - are far too early in the view of England star Trippier.
When asked if it was never going to be a case of a quick game of catch up, Trippier told Chronicle Live: "No, definitely not. I was at Man City when their takeover happened and I had to leave to get minutes.