EPL: Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Newcastle, go 2pts behind Arsenal
Sport EPL: Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Newcastle, go 2pts behind Arsenal Published on February 22, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told his team to keep on the intensity and fight in the Premier League title race. Guardiola was speaking to BBC Match of the Day, after they held off Newcastle to win 2-1 on Saturday night. Nico O’Reilly scored twice for City, while Lewis Hall got the only goal for the Magpies. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The result sees City close the gap between themselves and league leaders Arsenal to two points. “We saw today until the end of the season this is how we need to play,” Guardiola said. “All the guys were really good. Really pleased for the performance. “Of course in terms of points it’s important, but we have to improve to have chance to compete until the end [of the season]. Now we deserve three more days off. Then another battle in Leeds.” Don't Miss EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle You may like EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle EPL: ‘Good sign, we won’t win every game’ – Guardiola makes fresh title claim EPL: Rosenior blames Chelsea player for 1-1 draw with Burnley EPL: We were punished – Rosenior on why Chelsea drew 1-1 with Burnley EPL: Harry Redknapp predicts Tottenham vs Arsenal game EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal being ‘bottlers’ ahead Man City vs Newcastle