Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes scored two goals in seven minutes as his side snatched a thrilling 2-1 home win over Manchester City on Saturday to stop the visitors closing the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League.
With City’s Erling Haaland chasing his 100th Premier League goal, both sides missed a slew of chances in a scoreless first half but the game burst into life just after the hour mark when Barnes arrowed in a shot at the foot of the left-hand post.
The visitors were not behind for long, though, Ruben Dias equalising five minutes later with a deflected drive, but Barnes reacted quickest after Bruno Guimaraes headed against the crossbar two minutes later to hook Newcastle back in front.
Arsenal, who play Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby on Sunday, lead the standings on 26 points, four ahead of fourth-placed City, who have played a game more. Newcastle are 14th on 15 points.
Newcastle v Manchester CIty highlights
Premier League schedule, games tomorrow
- Sunday, Nov. 23
- Leeds vs. Aston Villa, 9 a.m. ET
- Arsenal vs. Tottenham, 11:30 a.m. ET
