Newcastle upon Tyne, Jan 14 (IANS) Kevin De Bruyne produced a match-winning efficiency in his first Premier League look since August with a aim and an help from the bench as Manchester Metropolis got here from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-2 in an exhilarating contest.
A 3rd consecutive win strikes the champions two factors behind leaders Liverpool, having performed the identical variety of matches.
Bernardo opened the scoring for Metropolis in twenty sixth minutes, with a scrumptious backheel aim. Newcastle went in forward on the break in opposition to the run of play after a quickfire double from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon.
However Pep Guardiola’s males got here roaring again, with De Bruyne producing a category right-foot end on 74 minutes, simply 5 minutes after approaching to stage issues.
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