"Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half as Manchester City cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points with a nervy 2-1 win over Newcastle."
"The 20-year-old rewarded City for a dominant start at the Etihad Stadium with a superb long-range strike and headed them back in front after Lewis Hall hit a deflected equaliser."
"Yet the final whistle was greeted as much with relief as celebration as the nerves of the title race became evident."
Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Newcastle as Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half, cutting Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points. O'Reilly opened with a superb long-range strike after a dominant start at the Etihad and later headed City back in front following a deflected equaliser by Lewis Hall. Pep Guardiola's side controlled possession in a rain-soaked second half but could not extend their advantage, while Newcastle failed to mount a comeback. Harvey Barnes threatened in stoppage time before Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a fine fingertip save, and the win was met with visible relief given the tight title race.
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