This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
Manchester City's quest for the Premier League title took a hit after a thrilling 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park on November 30, 2019.
The Citizens, who were seven points behind runaway leaders Liverpool, needed a win to stay in the title race.
Manchester City made a decent start, with Raheem Sterling breaking the deadlock in the 22nd minute with a beautifully curled shot, his 14th goal of the season.
However, Newcastle United levelled matters just minutes later, with Jetro Willems slotting home a square pass from Miguel Almiron.
The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams creating chances and scoring stunning long-range strikes.
Manchester City eventually found a way into the lead once again in brilliant fashion when Kevin de Bruyne struck a long-range effort that went in off the crossbar.
However, Newcastle United had their own tricks up their sleeves, and it was Jonjo Shelvey who came up with the equalizer in stunning fashion, his thunderous strike finding its way past Ederson in the 88th minute.
The result means Pep Guardiola's men have now dropped 13 points already in the Premier League, more than what they dropped in the entire campaign last season.
Guardiola's men face Burnley next in a fixture they cannot afford any more slip-ups.
