Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Guardiola Unfazed by VAR as City Falls to Newcastle
Manchester City lost to Newcastle United in a close Premier League match.
City's manager, Pep Guardiola, didn't blame the referee or VAR for the loss.
Both teams had many chances to score.
This loss means City is still behind Arsenal in the league standings.
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Newcastle United in the Premier League
Pep Guardiola defended the referee and VAR after several contentious incidents
Both teams had missed chances in the first half
All goals were scored in a seven-minute burst between the 63rd and 70th minutes
City remains third in the table, three points behind leaders Arsenal
- Who
- Manchester City and Newcastle United
- What
- Played a Premier League match
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Newcastle United's home stadium
- Why
- To gain points in the Premier League
Guardiola's View
Barnes' View
VAR Decision
Guardiola's View
Guardiola accepted VAR's decision and had no questions for the referee
Barnes' View
Barnes appreciated the rare victory against a strong team like City
- Final Score
- Newcastle United 2 - 1 Manchester City
- Goalscorers
- Harvey Barnes (2) for Newcastle, Ruben Dias for City
- City's Position
- Third in the Premier League
- Arsenal's Points
- 26 points
- City's Points
- 22 points