Manchester City dropped points for the second consecutive Premier League match after Newcastle United fought back to secure a draw.
In their first game since losing Rodri to a season-ending injury, City absorbed some early pressure and took the lead when Jack Grealish set up Josko Gvardiol for a goal.
However, they were equalized in the second half when Anthony Gordon won a penalty and successfully converted it past Ederson.
Both teams had opportunities to snatch a winner, but they had to settle for a point. Here’s how the City players were rated for their performances:
Ederson: Made several excellent saves and was unfortunate to concede a penalty in the second half. 7
Walker: Got caught trying to play Gordon offside for the penalty and couldn’t recover. 5
Dias: Managed the defense well and kept City pushing forward in search of a winner. 6
Akanji: Advanced into midfield when possible and dealt with everything that came his way at the back. 7
Gvardiol: Had a tough time in the first half against Murphy and Trippier but showed striker instincts to score. 6
Kovacic: Looked a bit frantic while trying to maintain control of the game. Showed effort but lacked the decisive pass. 6
Lewis: Assisted Kovacic and Gundogan but didn’t get much time on the ball to break through the Newcastle defense. 6
Gundogan: Played wider as De Bruyne usually does before moving inside but struggled to dictate the game. 5
Silva: Had little success with his attempts but kept the ball moving and provided an outlet on the right. 6
Grealish: Created the first goal with his quick thinking and agility, proving to be a nuisance for Newcastle, especially for Tonali, throughout the match. 7
Haaland: Showed strong defensive efforts and worked hard to generate opportunities despite limited service. 6
