Newcastle United takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Manchester City. Harvey Barnes finds the back of the net with a right-footed strike from just a few yards out after a corner kick. GOAL Newcastle: Harvey Barnes (Newcastle) scores!

Newcastle United held on for a 2-1 win over a Manchester City team hoping to climb in title race.

Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle United record a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in Saturday night's Premier League contest at St James' Park.

Catch the highlights of the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City being played at St. James’ Park on Saturday.

If Newcastle are going to rediscover their aggressive, athletic intensity in the short term, Joelinton is vital. His ability to dominate the physical battle has a positive effect on his team-mates, who feed off Joelinton’s duel-winning capacity and then raise their own levels across the pitch.

The match will be broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports. Supporters in other countries can check their local broadcaster here. Supporters can also listen to BBC Radio Newcastle commentary across newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App with a Newcastle United Account.

Manchester City closed gap on Arsenal in the Premier league table after the Gunners dropped points at Villa Park. Newcastle United, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur were on the winning side on matchday 1

Our Opta-powered projections have Mikel Arteta's team, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain as the three favourites to win the competition