Anita celebrates after scoring his first goal for two years
Manchester City who previously qualified for Champions league semifinals and paired with Spanish giants Real Madrid had a tough night on Tuesday as they visited Newcastle in a game that ended 1-1.
Their nighty began with optimism after Sergio Kun Agüero the deadly City forwarded scored his 100th in just 147 appearances (only Alan Shearer in 124 appearances reached this milestone in fewer games) premier league goals in the 15th minute helping the city take the lead with a spirit to win.
Agüero’s goal raised concerns from different fans after it was discovered that his goal came from a clear offside since he was on an offside position before the free kick was taken. However, it was too late for the referee’s decision was final and the goal had already been awarded.
Newcastle kept on pressing the Manchester city players, breaking into the defense of Manchester city severally but their shots were tame as Sissoko missed an open goal by striking the ball straight in the hands of the goal keeper. Manchester city player Kevin De Bruyne was at his best on the wing stretching Newcastle defense severally.
In 31st minute, Anita rescued Newcastle the pressure through a fantastic equalizer when he curled the ball using his left leg sending the ball to the far corner past city defenders making it for Hart to punch it away. The first half ended 1-1
Despite the pressure City pilled on Newcastle, the defense remained intact denying them a chance to unleash their weapons. In 88th minute, Newcastle lost yet another a clear opportunity after Hart saved shot from Wijnaldum.
Currently, city are placed fourth one point behind Arsenal who have a match in hand and 12 points behind the leaders Leicester City. Pellegrini men will play Stoke (H), Southampton (Away) Arsenal (Home) and Swansea (away) I their last matches as they fight to maintain their stand in the top four so that they can qualify for champions league.