Trippier opts for an ambitious shot from the free-kick and hits the target, though Ederson is able to get down to his left and gather.
90' +3
Gundogan fouls Murphy, and the visitors will have a chance to get the ball into the box.
90' +1
J. Lascelles gets yellow.
Lascelles is booked for dissent after getting frustrated with City keeping the ball in the corner.
90'
There will be four minutes of additional time at the end of this match.
87'
M. Targett enters the game and replaces D. Burn.
Burn comes off for Targett.
85'
City seem content to let the Magpies have possession in their own half as they look to see the game out for three points.
83'
Time is running out on the visitors if they are to pull off a miraculous comeback.
79'
Walker makes a vital interception to nip Murphy's cross behind for a corner before Saint-Maximin can reach it at the back post.
78'
Gundogan takes the free-kick after Guimaraes' handball, but he sends the set-piece soaring over the crossbar.
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77'
J. Murphy enters the game and replaces M. Almirón.
Almiron makes way for Murphy.
76'
Bruno Guimarães gets yellow.
Guimaraes trips and decides to grab the ball instead of giving possession away to City in a threatening area.
74'
D. Burn gets yellow.
E. Haaland gets yellow.
Haaland also goes in the book for his role in the scuffle.
Burn receives a booking after a confrontation ensued following a foul from the Newcastle defender on Grealish.
72'
Guardiola's men are looking to add a third goal that would surely put this game beyond Newcastle's reach.
67'
Bernardo Silva has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by E. Haaland.
Haaland showed he can be the creator as well as the finisher as his deft touch set Silva up to finish.
GOAL!!! Guardiola's substitution pays almost instant dividends as Silva doubles his team's advantage! City catch Newcastle in possession in a dangerous area, and Haaland's clever flick puts the ball into the path of Silva, who finishes brilliantly past Pope to make it 2-0 to the hosts!
65'
Bernardo Silva enters the game and replaces K. De Bruyne.
Guardiola's first change is taking De Bruyne off for Silva.
63'
J. Willock enters the game and replaces S. Longstaff.
Willock also comes on in place of Longstaff.
Wilson fails to get his name on the scoresheet again as he is replaced by Isak.
62'
A. Saint-Maximin enters the game and replaces A. Gordon.
A. Isak enters the game and replaces C. Wilson.
Gordon has struggled to make much of an impact on his full debut, and he makes way for Saint-Maximin.
60'
Haalad goes for the spectacular with an acrobatic volley, but his effort flies high into the stands, never troubling Pope's goal.
59'
After receiving some treatment, Longstaff is back up and playing.
58'
N. Aké gets yellow.
Longstaff is down in pain after a heavy aerial collision with Ake, for which the City defender earns a booking.
56'
City have possession with players charging forward, but the ball flicks up onto Foden's arm and Hooper awards the visitors a free-kick.
53'
Joelinton gets yellow.
Joelinton receives the first booking of the contest for a late challenge on Dias. That is hit 10th yellow card of the season, meaning he will be suspended for the next two matches.
Grealish cuts in and sets his sights on the top right corner, but he gets well underneath his shot and ends up blazing over.
50'
It has been a bit of a scrappy opening to the second half with both teams giving the ball away under little pressure.
48'
Grealish screams for a foul after being brought down by Trippier just outside the box, but referee Simon Hooper waves away his protests.
46'
The visitors get us back underway for the second period.
45' +2
HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED
45'
The fourth official puts up his board and indicates there will be two minutes of additional time at the end of this first half.
43'
Howe's men look happy to keep the ball and ensure they get into the break just a goal down.
41'
For all of their possession and chances, City's lead remains a slender one. Can they add to their advantage before the interval?
39'
That was a great opportunity for Newcastle to level, the kind they need to be taking if they are to come away from this game with a result.
34'
Howe's side are yet to record a shot on target, with Ederson enjoying a relatively comfortable game so far. He has just flapped at a Newcastle free-kick delivery into his box though, but fortunately for him his defenders were able to mop up before any damage can be done.
32'
Akanji and Wilson are involved in a brief confrontation after a tussle near the touchline, but Guardiola defuses the situation quickly and play resumes.
30'
Guimaraes is momentarily down on the turf receiving treatment, but it appears he will be okay to continue and the game is back underway.
28'
The Magpies are just enjoying a spell of possession after being under wave after wave of City attacks since Foden's strike.
24'
City are showing no sign of letting up, with the visitors struggling to get out from the hosts' pressure. The next goal will be absolutely vital in this game.
15'
P. Foden has scored a goal for Manchester City! Assist by Rodri.
GOAL!!! City take the lead and it is that man Foden again as he continues his red-hot scoring form! He shows some great feet to drive into the box, before firing at goal. It takes a deflection off Botman and flies into the net past Pope. That makes it four goals in his last three games, and crucially 1-0 to the hosts!
Rodri played it to Foden before his mazy run and finish to put City ahead.
12'
It is indeed De Bruyne who takes it, but it is a woeful attempt and the ball flies well over Pope's crossbar.
Guimaraes brings down Gundogan, and the hosts will have a free-kick in a great shooting position. You would fancy De Bruyne to be the man trusted with it.
11'
Joelinton is up and okay to continue. That is a big relief for Newcastle as he is such an important player for them.
10'
Joelinton is down in midfield clutching at his leg, and Howe may have to make an early change here.
8'
There has been a couple of passes going awry among City's defenders and goalkeeper to start this game. The visitors will be hoping they can capitalise should they catch them out again.
6'
The hosts look in good position to counter and De Bruyne has players charging forward to his left. However, the Belgium international's pass is uncharacteristically poor and Howe's men regain possession.
4'
Lascelles leaps highest at the back post to nod the corner back across the box, but Rodri is well-placed to head clear before any Newcastle player can get an attempt away at Ederson's goal.
3'
That was a big early let-off for the visitors, though they have responded well and now have a corner.
1'
The hosts kick us off and we are underway!
Hello and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
The hosts come into this game looking for a victory that will put the pressure on leaders Arsenal ahead of their fixture at home to Bournemouth later on Saturday. City are currently five points behind the Gunners, and have much work to do if they are to overturn the deficit and lift the title for the fifth time in six seasons. They look to be hitting their stride of late though, unbeaten in six in all competitions and 4-1 winners at Bournemouth in their last Premier League outing. The Citizens are also the best home team in the league, winning 10 of their 12 league matches on their own turf and picking up 31 points from a possible 36.
The visitors meanwhile are looking to bounce back from their EFL Cup final disappointment last weekend, when a 2-0 defeat against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium meant they missed the opportunity to end a 54-year major trophy drought. Their form has dropped off in recent matches after an incredible start, with a four-match winless run in all competitions seeing them lose out on silverware and drop out of the Champions League places. Though this game is a daunting task away at the champions, the Magpies will be encouraged by their form on the road, having not lost in their last eight league games away from St James' Park.
MANCHESTER CITY (3-2-4-1): Ederson; Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake; Kyle Walker, Rodri; Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish; Erling Haaland.
SUBS: Cole Palmer, Julian Alvarez, Rico Lewis, Stefan Ortega, John Stones, Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte, Kalvin Phillips, Bernardo Silva.
NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton; Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon.
SUBS: Matt Ritchie, Elliot Anderson, Martin Dubravka, Alexander Isak, Javier Manquillo, Jacob Murphy, Matt Targett, Allan Saint-Maximin, Joe Willock.
The two teams make their way onto the pitch ahead of this important fixture at the top of the Premier League.
Despite City's superiority in that opening 45 minutes, the Magpies remain just a goal behind and will fancy their chances of finding a way back into this game. Will Howe look to the likes of Isak and Saint-Maximin off the bench to help them do that?
City reduce Arsenal's lead at the top to just two points, though the Gunners can extend that advantage to five again when they take on relegation-threatened Bournemouth later on Saturday. Guardiola's men look to be stepping it up a gear though, with this result making it seven unbeaten and three straight wins in all competitions. For Newcastle, their European hopes take another blow and they now have a real scramble on their hands if they are to be playing continental football next season for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign.
Thanks for joining us for live coverage of Manchester City's 2-0 Premier League victory over Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.
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