Manchester City vs Newcastle recap
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini received the best possible anniversary present as his side fought their way to a 3-1 victory over Newcastle on Sunday. Carlos Tevez seems to have put the recent transfer saga behind him. The Argentinean scored twice
on either side of half time to secure all three points for the Citizens. Andy Carroll’s goal in the 72nd minute might have jangled the nerves of the visiting City supporters, but it was not enough to spur a Newcastle comeback.
Manchester City got off to a flying start. The visitors got an early chance through a blunder by Newcastle’s keeper Tim Krul. Krul’s wayward pass was intercepted by Tevez, who directed the ball into the path of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gareth-Barry-c14423. Barry made no mistake as he slid
the ball past the Newcastle keeper, giving his side the lead just 2 minutes into the match. 3 minutes later, Tevez was at it again. The diminutive Argentinean was somehow able to find space in the box to get on the end of a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/James-Milner-c17706 cross. Tevez’s header
was immaculate, giving the Newcastle keeper no option but to watch the ball sail into the top corner.
The second goal seemed to bring the Newcastle team to life. Andy Carroll had a glorious chance to reduce the deficit, but the striker could only direct his header straight into the hands of a grateful Joe Hart. Meanwhile, Manchester City defender Alexander
Kolarov saw both his long range efforts go wide. Alan Pardew tried to shake things up in the second half, sending in Nile Ranger in 60th minute. City, meanwhile, started to rely on the break to catch Newcastle off-guard.
Andy Carroll’s efforts finally paid on in the 72nd minute. The in-form striker got on the end of Joey Barton’s corner and blasted his header past a helpless http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Joe-Hart-c18699. It looked to be a nervy finish for Roberto Mancini, as Newcastle were looking
more and more likely to steal a point from the match. However, Carlos Tevez secured the points for Manchester City 10 minutes before the final whistle. The Argentinean’s shot took a deflection which fooled keeper Tim Krul, giving Tevez his second goal of the
night. The goal completely deflated Alan Pardew’s side, and City walked out the victors at St. James Park.
The win was the perfect way for Manchester City manager Roberto http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323 to celebrate a year in charge at Eastlands. The result means City remain in second place, just 2 points behind current leaders Manchester United.
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