EPL roundup: Newcastle stop Man City as Chelsea suffer defeat at Elland Road
The EPL continued on Sunday, with Chelsea and Manchester City failing to pick up maximum points away from home.
Manchester City needed two second-half goals to stage a dramatic comeback at St. James Park after losing 1-3 in a thrilling encounter.
Ikay Gundogan, Erling Harland and Bernardo Silva scored for the Citizens while Newcastle got goals from Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and a fantastic free-kick from Kieran Trippier.
It only took five minutes for Pep Guardiola's men to open the scoring. IIkay Gundogan got the end of a cross from Bernardo Silva in the middle of the box and the City captain made no mistake with his shot.
City had a chance to double their lead in the 11th minute, but Erling Harland failed to connect with another pass from Silva.
After absorbing pressure from City, Newcastle pressed to equalize with several attacks from Allan Saint-Maximin, Joe Willock and Joelinton.
In the 23rd minute, City goalkeeper Ederson registered his first save following a Saint-Maximin withdrawal.
Wilson could have gotten the equalizer for the hosts, but his shot was too docile.
Manchester City PlayerAfter several attempts from the right flank by Saint-Maximin, e The winger netted another cross which was sent into the net by Miguel Almiron in the 28th minute The goal required a VAR check but the goal stood.
Ten minutes later, Saint-Maximin proved his man of the moment for Newcastle, following another free pass to Wilson, who saw Ruben Dias again before placing his shot past Ederson for Newcastle's second goal.
Haaland's second chance in the game was ruled out for a 45th-minute offside as City entered the second half, trailing Newcastle.
St. James' Park's roof blew in the 54th minute as Kieran Trippier converted a free kick from around 30 yards out. VAR canceled a red card held up for Trippier for a tackle on Kevin De Bruyne.
City restored parity with two quick goals from Haaland and Silva within four minutes with assists from De Bruyne.
According to Opta, Haaland's goal made him the third City striker to score in their second away game after Emmanuel Adebayor and Emile Mpenza.
Elsewhere at Elland Road, Leeds United under Jesse Marsch deservedly beat Chelsea 3-0.
Goals from Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo Moreno and Jack Harrison in the first and second half helped the Whites start the season unbeaten.
The EPL continued on Sunday, with Chelsea and Manchester City failing to pick up maximum points away from home.
Manchester City needed two second-half goals to stage a dramatic comeback at St. James Park after losing 1-3 in a thrilling encounter.
Ikay Gundogan, Erling Harland and Bernardo Silva scored for the Citizens while Newcastle got goals from Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and a fantastic free-kick from Kieran Trippier.
It only took five minutes for Pep Guardiola's men to open the scoring. IIkay Gundogan got the end of a cross from Bernardo Silva in the middle of the box and the City captain made no mistake with his shot.
City had a chance to double their lead in the 11th minute, but Erling Harland failed to connect with another pass from Silva.
After absorbing pressure from City, Newcastle pressed to equalize with several attacks from Allan Saint-Maximin, Joe Willock and Joelinton.
In the 23rd minute, City goalkeeper Ederson registered his first save following a Saint-Maximin withdrawal.
Wilson could have gotten the equalizer for the hosts, but his shot was too docile.
Manchester City PlayerAfter several attempts from the right flank by Saint-Maximin, e The winger netted another cross which was sent into the net by Miguel Almiron in the 28th minute The goal required a VAR check but the goal stood.
Ten minutes later, Saint-Maximin proved his man of the moment for Newcastle, following another free pass to Wilson, who saw Ruben Dias again before placing his shot past Ederson for Newcastle's second goal.
Haaland's second chance in the game was ruled out for a 45th-minute offside as City entered the second half, trailing Newcastle.
St. James' Park's roof blew in the 54th minute as Kieran Trippier converted a free kick from around 30 yards out. VAR canceled a red card held up for Trippier for a tackle on Kevin De Bruyne.
City restored parity with two quick goals from Haaland and Silva within four minutes with assists from De Bruyne.
According to Opta, Haaland's goal made him the third City striker to score in their second away game after Emmanuel Adebayor and Emile Mpenza.
Elsewhere at Elland Road, Leeds United under Jesse Marsch deservedly beat Chelsea 3-0.
Goals from Brenden Aaronson, Rodrigo Moreno and Jack Harrison in the first and second half helped the Whites start the season unbeaten.
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