The debate now is not whether Nico O’Reilly should go to the World Cup. The debate is whether he’s named amongst the defenders or midfielders in the England 26. Offers versatility at left-back or in midfield, impressive at both. Great options for Thomas Tuchel #MCINEW #ENG

Full-time: #MCFC 2-1 #NUFC

#NUFC gave it a really good go in 2nd half & #MCFC looked uncomfortable. Resorted to going long to O'Reilly late on.

But #NUFC couldn't create enough clear-cut chances, despite being dangerous in transition.

A slender defeat, but a defeat.
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78 mins: #NUFC double sub - Jacob Murphy & Will Osula replace Anthony Elanga & Anthony Gordon.

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60: #NUFC double sub - Woltemade & Willock are replaced by Joelinton & Barnes.

Barnes has gone left-wing, Joelinton left-sided No 8.

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We're back under way at the Etihad.

Khusanov is on for Dias for Man City. No changes for Newcastle.

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Half-time: #MCFC 2-1 #NUFC

#NUFC have looked dangerous in transition, with pace of their front three really making life uncomfortable for Guehi & Dias. Burn had a second leveller disallowed for a marginal offside, too.

But very poor defensively for both goals conceded.
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How the hell did City get away with that!!! Dias pushing Dan Burn offside for the free kick… #EPL #PremierLeague #MCINEW

#MCFC 2-1 #NUFC

#NUFC were level for around 3 or 4 minutes.

Semenyo sends Haaland into the right-hand side of the box, having easily beaten Woltemade, then Haaland floats a cross up for O'Reilly to arrive late, untracked, & jump above Trippier to head in.

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2-1 Man City. O'Reilly again. Too easy.

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#MCFC 1-1 #NUFC

Tonali's corner is underhit, Man City only half-clear it to Ramsey, who prods it back to Hall, he lashes a shot which takes a big deflection & Donarumma can't get down low enough to save.

#NUFC have fought back. Gordon also had a big chance.

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