"They had chances, Haaland misses. Who else is going to step up? Phil Foden has been playing well, Jérémy Doku is in good form, but when you need them to step up in a big moment. They just couldn't do it. What happens if Haaland picks up an injury? What happens if Haaland isn't in incredible goalscoring form? You need Foden, who has stepped up to be fair. Or Doku to step up. It's not just about playing well, it's about moments. I don't think Newcastle were much better. They took their chances and Man City didn't."
"City had so many chances, but so did Newcastle. I worry. Tijjani Reijnders didn't play, or Rodri. They played so well against Liverpool, at home, on the ball. But going away to St James' with Rayan Cherki in there? If he doesn't bring what he brought against Liverpool -- getting on the ball, playing early balls -- and you don't capitalise... He isn't a defensive player. With Cherki, he needs to be as far forward as possible. On the ball he's brilliant."
Manchester City lost 2-1 to Newcastle at St. James' Park with Erling Haaland goalless. Haaland has 99 Premier League goals and 16 games remaining to reach 100 and challenge the record for fewest games to 100. Eight teammates have each scored once this season, but no teammate has scored multiple league goals. The squad's reliance on Haaland raises concerns about options if he is injured or out of form. Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku are the most likely alternatives to provide goals but have not produced decisive moments consistently. Rayan Cherki's inclusion away from home raises tactical questions given his attacking, non-defensive profile.
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