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Pep tight-lipped after Man City fall to Newcastle defeat

Pep Guardiola acknowledged VAR decisions after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle, with a penalty appeal and a lengthy review influencing the match outcome, leaving City third in the table.

  • On Saturday, Manchester City were beaten 2-1 by Newcastle United and Pep Guardiola told the BBC `It is what it is after VAR decided. They know perfectly`.
  • The opening 45 minutes saw both sides miss chances, and all goals came in the second half with Harvey Barnes scoring twice either side of a Ruben Dias equaliser.
  • During heated exchanges, Gianluigi Donnarumma clashed with Newcastle players and was booked for protesting after Harvey Barnes' effort, while Joelinton was marched away by James Bunce as tempers flared.
  • The defeat denied City the opportunity to close the gap on Arsenal, leaving Arsenal top and City third with one game more; the result also shifts momentum for both clubs.
  • Newcastle's victory offers a rare boost after a slow start, and Guardiola told the BBC `Hopefully after today's result we can kick on and go on a good run,`.
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