EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle
Sport EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle Published on February 22, 2026 By Ifreke Inyang googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Manchester City have clawed their way to within two points of Arsenal after they held on to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the match keen to close the gap after the Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw at Wolves in midweek. And they took the lead in the first half through Nico O’Reilly’s controlled effort that flew past Nick Pope. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); But Newcastle were level after Lewis Hall’s shot was deflected into the net. O’Reilly then headed in Erling Haaland’s cross as City re-established their lead, which they held onto until the end of the game. Arsenal will have the chance to make it a five-point gap again when they play Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, although they would have played one game more than City. Don't Miss Saudi league: ‘Back to where we belong’ – Ronaldo reacts to Al-Nassr’s win against Al-Hazem You may like EPL: Harry Redknapp predicts Tottenham vs Arsenal game EPL: Arteta speaks on Arsenal being ‘bottlers’ ahead Man City vs Newcastle Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka reveals favourite childhood music was Nigerian song EPL: Chris Sutton predicts Tottenham vs Arsenal, Chelsea against Burnley, other fixtures EPL: You’ve been disrespected – Durham advises Rice to leave Arsenal after Saka’s new contract EPL: Nobody will hand Arsenal the title – Declan Rice