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Max Mallow

Manchester City Draws to Newcastle United, Drops Points in Consecutive Games

Manchester City and Newcastle United drew Saturday marking consecutive games with points dropped for the reigning champion. | IMAGO/Mark Cosgrove/News Images

Manchester City was held to a 1–1 draw against Newcastle United at St. James' Park after an Ederson challenge resulted in an Anthony Gordon penalty.

Saturday marks the first time since Dec. 2023 that City has dropped points in consecutive Premier League games. Pep Guardiola's side last dropped points in back-to-back outings when it side drew to Tottenham Hotspur and lost to Aston Villa last season. City nearly lost to Arsenal last weekend at the Etihad Stadium if not for a John Stones equalizer late in stoppage time.

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