Jonjo Shelvey's brilliant late curler saves point for Steve Bruce's side as the champions falter again at St James' Park giving leaders Liverpool the opportunity to go 11 POINTS clear
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| Newcastle 2-2 Manchester City: Guardiola's side slip-up |
Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Manchester City after 22 minutes after being teed up by David Silva.
Jetro Willems equalised two minutes later with a low finish into the corner beyond the reach of Ederson.
Kevin De Bruyne scored a 82nd-minute rocket from 25 yards out which looked to have won it for City.
But Jonjo Shelvey's late equaliser with a lovely curling finish means City drop further behind Liverpool.
Manchester City won each of their 14 remaining matches to lift the Premier League title after losing here last season - and they could well have to repeat that incredible feat to defend their crown.
It was not a defeat this time, although it should feel like one for Pep Guardiola given Liverpool's relentless pursuit of their first championship in 30 years.
Newcastle are unbeaten in six home league games since losing to Arsenal on the opening weekend.
Manchester City's hopes of defending their Premier League title were again dealt another blow when Jonjo Shelvey's stunning late equaliser earned Newcastle a point at St James' Park.
City boss Pep Guardiola must have thought his side had won it when Kevin de Bruyne found the net in the 82nd minute with a brilliant long-range effort which went in off the crossbar.
But with two minutes of normal time remaining, home substitute Christian Atsu pulled the ball back for Shelvey, who beat the dive of Ederson.
Guardiola's side have now dropped 13 points this season and are eight behind Liverpool before the leaders host Brighton at 15:00 GMT.
It all began well for City when they took the lead after an early period of dominance.
David Silva, sorely missed by the champions in their recent defeat by Liverpool, highlighted his worth with a deft backheel to find Raheem Sterling, who curled in for his 15th goal this season.
However, before City could assert their dominance, the Magpies equalised through full-back Jetro Willems, who received a square pass from Miguel Almiron before calmly slotting home.
That was the Dutch loan signing's second goal of the season and the eighth Magpies goal in the past 10 scored by a defender.
City's Gabriel Jesus and De Bruyne were thwarted by Martin Dubravka after the break before substitute Bernardo Silva pulled a shot wide from eight yards. In stoppage time, Sterling's shot from six yards lacked venom and allowed Dubravka to make an easy save.
Up next is a trip to Burnley for Guardiola's side, who cannot afford any more slip-ups.
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