This archive report was first published on 30 November 2019.
Manchester City's title aspirations took a hit as Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey scored a remarkable late equalizer in a thrilling 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on November 30, 2019.
Manchester City, who began the day nine points behind Liverpool, dominated the match but lacked their usual cutting edge, allowing Newcastle to sit deep and counter-attack effectively.
Kevin De Bruyne's 82nd-minute thunderbolt seemed to have sealed the win for City, but Newcastle replied quickly as Shelvey curled a shot past Ederson in the 88th minute.
The match was marked by a scrappy and intense atmosphere, with both teams creating scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Raheem Sterling had given City the lead in the 22nd minute, but Newcastle equalized just three minutes later through Jetro Willems' finish.
Despite the draw, Newcastle moved six points clear of the relegation zone, while City's title hopes remain uncertain.
