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Manchester City took a firm grip on their EFL Cup semi-final with a 2-0 first-leg victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, becoming the first side to keep Eddie Howe’s team scoreless at home this season. Newcastle came into the tie in confident form, having won four of their last five matches and beaten City 2-1 at St James’ Park less than two months ago. Howe had already guided the club to their first trophy since 1969 last season and Newcastle were chasing a tenth s

Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Sunday at 14:00, aiming to bring an end to City’s impressive run of form. Manchester City arrive off the back of a statement 2–1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, while Palace also enter the contest buoyed by European success, having beaten Irish side Shelbourne 3–0 away from home. The Eagles are in strong domestic form, winning their last three Premier League matches and currently sitting fifth in the t

Real Madrid started the game strongly, Vinícius turning Dias inside out and drawing a foul from Dias’ outstretched leg just two minutes in. Initially this was awarded as a penalty, however referee for the night Clément Turpin corrected this to a free-kick just outside the box. The subsequent free-kick was struck by Valverde and took a wicked deflection wide. Real had another big chance just a few minutes later, Rodrygo playing a teasing ball across the face of goal towards Vi