MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City celebrates with Erling Haaland after he scores his second goal for 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) | CameraSport via Getty ImagesManchester City have won the tough test of Newcastle united in a stressful match. The goals came via Nico O’Reilly who had a magnificent match. Haaland also provided with an assist and played a really solid match. Semenyo and Rodri were also solid as was Donnarumma who made many great saves. An important win that outs the title race in real proximity as Arsenal is just above for now. A much needed win and we move. On to the reaction-Pep Guardiola Reaction“Our connection with the fans today was the best of the season,” Pep declared.“We have five home games left in the Premier League and we need that vibe.“We do our best and don’t want to disappoint them.“Since I arrive here 10 years ago, my teams have soul and spirit.“They try to do everything.“The way Newcastle played here – man marking – we had to outplay them at that type of game otherwise today it would be impossible.“We have to do better to give us the chance to do it.“I said to them, for the mental courage take a lot of caipirinhas and enjoy life then make a proper three training sessions!“Then we have to play Leeds. We’ll go Leeds and I have incredible respect for Daniel Farke and we know how difficult it’s going to be.“11 games is a lot of games in the Premier League and I have a feeling we are not going to win all our games as we have the FA Cup, Carabao Cup final, Champions League, many games and injuries will come.“Many things are going to happen.”Notable Media View Link⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/asv0GVCUQx— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2026🚨🚨| Manchester City take all three points against Newcastle United. 🔵✔️They’re now just two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race. pic.twitter.com/STtskgNQ2P— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) February 21, 2026𝐅𝐔𝐂**** 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 🩵✨ pic.twitter.com/dz6y8BPZeq— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) February 21, 2026This manager. This club. Fighting until the very end. 🩵 pic.twitter.com/gtxwzRcuEV— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) February 21, 2026Erling Haaland is not only the top scorer in the Premier League, he also has the second-most assists 👀😲⚽️ 22 goals🅰️ 7 assists pic.twitter.com/XKReXU63Vs— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 21, 2026