A second-half comeback saw Premier League champions, Manchester City salvage a 3-3 against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Both teams conceded their first goals of the season in what is seen as an entertaining display between both sides.
The home team went down very early, with Gundogan giving Man city an early lead in the game.
Eddie Howe’s side responded well, as Miguel Almiron responded for the home team after an exchange with Alex Saint Maximin.
Newcastle had the better of their opponents in the first half and were in control forcing Saint-Maximin been allowed to play in Callum Wilson, who cut inside and fired past Ederson with the outside of his boot.
Erling Haaland, who had been subdued in the first half, struck the post seven minutes after the interval.
However it was Newcastle who struck next and extended their lead through Kieran Trippier sending a free-kick from 25 yards into the top corner.
St James’ Park was soon silenced, though, as two quickfire goals got City back level by the 64th minute. The prolific Haaland sparked the comeback, latching onto Rodri’s flick to slam home a volley from close range with 30 minutes left to play. Three minutes later, Kevin De Bruyne’s smart ball in behind found Bernardo Silva, who slid the ball past Nick Pope.
After the match, City boss Pep Guardiola said:
“The Premier League is so difficult for everyone, and we know that we have to live this kind of experience to realise how amazing we have done the last five years and how difficult will be if want to continue,”
“After 3-1 down, to make this comeback and the chances we created in the second half … we had the much clearer chances, Newcastle are becoming one of the toughest opponents for sure, their quality is very strong.“
“It was an incredible game, a rollercoaster of emotions, we went 1-0 down which is the worst possible start against this team because then you have to chase the game, but I think the players responded brilliantly,” Howe said.
“We wanted to put them under pressure and leave here feeling they had been in a game. Certainly we were in their faces and we committed very well.”
