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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

Newcastle United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was the ultimate Magpies Marvel on penalties as Harvey Barnes’ 118th-minute header in the second half of extra time proved insufficient to seal the contest in open play, with Marcus Tavernier shocking St. James’ Park in what felt like the final kick of the game. It was a perfect representation of a beautiful, breath-holding FA Cup tie that truly came to life during the second half of the initial 90 minutes between two impressive Prem

Manchester United approached Boxing Day with pressure weighing heavily on Old Trafford, but for once there was a sense of intent from the opening whistle. Ruben Amorim surprised Newcastle by abandoning his usual structure and deploying a 4-2-3-1, a change supporters had been calling for and one that briefly caught the visitors off guard. United started brightly, pressing with energy and showing sharper positional discipline. Newcastle still found moments to impose themselves,