Nico O’Reilly double seals key 2-1 win for Man City over Newcastle United

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 21, 2026 at 11:36 PM

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In a Premier League match on February 21, 2026, Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 2-1 at Etihad Stadium. Nico O'Reilly scored twice for Manchester City, with Lewis Hall scoring for Newcastle. O'Reilly's goals in the 14th and 27th minutes secured the victory for Manchester City. This win reduces Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to two points. The victory puts pressure on Arsenal, who play Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Manchester City showed determination, with Erling Haaland contributing defensively in the second half as Newcastle pushed for an equalizer.

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Nick Pope 30% Omar Marmoush 30% Gianluigi Donnarumma 30% Tottenham Hotspur ×240% Pep Guardiola 40% Lewis Hall ×250% Erling Haaland ×360% Premier League ×260% Arsenal ×670% Newcastle United ×470% Manchester City ×880% Nico O'Reilly ×590%

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manchester city 100% nico o’reilly 90% premier league 90% newcastle united 80% arsenal 80% victory 70% erling haaland 60% title push 60% lewis hall 50% match-winner 50%

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