Eddie Howe opens up on reflection after magnificent win over Pep Guardiola and Manchester City | OneFootball

Eddie Howe reflecting on a huge win against Manchester City.

Newcastle United making it six wins in a row in all competitions at St James’ Park.

However, this was the very first win in 19 Premier League attempts against Man City, for Eddie Howe as a manager.

Thoroughly deserved as well.

Both Eddie Howe and his players magnificent.

“I’m well aware of my record against Manchester City (Eddie Howe had lost 16 and drawn two of his previous 18 games as a manager against Man City in the Premier League), that is something I take no pride in, really. Trying to figure out a way to beat them is very, very difficult.

“Even today’s game, it was so tight.

“The margins in Premier League games against them are so fine, but we came out on the right side today.

“I thought it was a great performance from the players, full of energy, heart and bravery. I’m delighted with how we played.

 “The mindset was key and the attitude.

“The energy was back that was missing against Brentford and West Ham. Our running ability and power was there.

“Our technical ability was there too, which hasn’t always been the case.

“We were brave in our approach.

“We tried to be aggressive and we got rewarded that at times, they punish you for that at times, so you are always on a bit of a knife-edge against them.

“Thankfully Nick [Pope] made some good saves when needed them and we got the goals at good times.”

Eddie Howe on Harvey Barnes:

“Two great goals for Harvey, he missed a couple in the first half, but he is always a player that gets chances, and that is the great thing about him.

When you put him on the team sheet, you know there is going to be some moments.

“His first goal was an outstanding finish and that was probably the hardest of the ones he had today, found the corner with his right foot. The second one is about being in the right place at the right time. Two massive goals for us and hopefully that can lift us in the Premier League.”

Eddie Howe on Nick Woltemade:

“Nick played his part today. I was really pleased he was getting the chance today. He has done really well to score with the chances he has had with us, but we need to create more for him, and he needs to do better in some situations.

“They were there for him today, and the goalkeeper has made a couple of saves to deny him, but it was very evident that he was a threat in the game.”

Newcastle 2 Manchester City 1 – Saturday 22 November 2025 5.30pm

Match Stats

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Barnes 63, 70

Man City:

Dias 68

Possession was Newcastle 32% Man City 68%

Total shots were Newcastle 9 Man City 17

Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Man City 4

Corners were Newcastle 5 Man City 9

Touches in the opposition box Newcastle 15 Man City 41

Newcastle team v Man City:

Pope, Livramento, Thiaw, Schar, Hall (Botman 77), Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade (Willock 85), Barnes (Elanga 85)

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