The difference between the good and the best sides is in nuances, and we saw them quite visibly in today’s clash between Newcastle and Manchester City. The former were pushing for the win courageously, but missed two or three sitters along the way, scored an own goal and, eventually, faced a dreadful 2-0 (1-0) loss.Unlike them, Pep Guardiola’s boys were struggling a lot, yet they managed to clinch a comfortable win with two goals coming just in the moments when it seemed the visitors were about to take the lead.It took Longstaff too long to slot it past Ederson totally unmarked in the opening stage of the game, and Ake’s last-ditch tackle saved the hosts from a shocking start to the match.On the other end, Foden made a mess on the right flank, cruising down the box, but his shot was not accurate and would not end in the back of the net if it wasn’t for Botman, who deflected the ball trying to act as Newcastle’s ‘Ake’ and fooled his own keeper, 1-0.Wilson & Joelinton missing two sitters for Newcastle today, no wonder they have only scored 3 goals in their last 8 Premier League games!— Terry Flewers (@terryflewers) March 4, 2023 Despite conceding an early one, Eddie Howe’s team kept fighting and vigorously searching for the equalizer. After the break, the best possible opportunity arrived somewhat unexpectedly, but Wilson made a fool of himself by missing the entire ball from a close range.When Isak added another miss from back-to-back attempts midway through the second half, the time for vengeance arrived. Bernardo Silva netted seconds after coming in to wrap up the match and go 17 points up compared to Newcastle, and only two below Arsenal, who are about to face Bournemouth this afternoon.PREMIER LEAGUERound 26SaturdayMan City – Newcastle 2- 0 (1-0)/Foden 15, Bernardo Silva 67/18:00: (1.23) Arsenal (6.50) Bournemouth (12.0)18:00: (2.10) Aston Villa (3.35) Crystal Palace (4.00)18:00: (1.85) Brighton (3.60) West Ham (4.80)18:00: (1.65) Chelsea (3.70) Leeds (5.70)18:00: (3.20) Wolverhampton (3.30) Tottenham (2.30)20:30: (2.95) Southampton (3.20) Leicester (2.65)Sunday17:00: (2.75) Nott.Forest (3.00) Everton (3.05)19:30: (2.55) Liverpool (3.45) Man.Utd. (2.90)Monday23:00: (2.15) Brentford (3.50) Fulham (3.60)***odds are subject to change***
