Full-Time: MAN CITY 2-1 NEWCASTLE. City take all three points thanks to a 17th-minute strike by Wright-Phillips and a debut goal from Bellamy. Newcastle rallied in the second half but a late Carroll goal wasn't enough to secure a share of the spoils.
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Substitution
A tired looking Wright-Phillips comes off for Caicedo.
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Substitution
Last throw of the dice from Joe Kinnear as Geremi makes way for LuaLua.
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Taylor stretches to block Wright-Phillips' 25 yard shot.
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Bellamy tries his luck with a dipping shot that Harper does well to save.
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Substitution
Zabaleta makes way for Fernandes.
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Goal
MAN CITY 2-1 NEWCASTLE. Newcastle are back in it after Edgar robbed Bridge and sent over a pinpoint cross for CARROLL to tap home.
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Goal
MAN CITY 2-0 NEWCASTLE. City double their lead with a debut goal from BELLAMY. The Wales striker turned on the edge of the area and wrong footed Harper with an angled drive.
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Substitution
New City signing de Jong makes way for Elano.
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It's City fans who are shouting for a penalty now after Wright-Phillips is brought down by Bassong - but again, referee Mike Jones waves away the appeals.
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Carroll wriggles free on the edge of the City box but his fierce shot is blocked by de Jong.
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Great opportunity for Newcastle as Duff breaks into the City box but his cross-shot misses Lovenkrands at the back post.
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Yellow Card
Gutierrez is booked for a late tackle on Wright-Phillips.
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Substitution
It looks like Barton is the latest Newcastle player to be injured. He makes way for Lovenkrands.
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Newcastle are just starting to get a foothold in the game after being second best for most of the match.
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Wright-Phillips scampers clear of Enrique but the Newcastle defender does brilliantly to recover and hack the ball clear for a corner.
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Newcastle scream for a penalty after Taylor was dragged back in the City box. The referee again waved play on.
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Ireland, Bellamy and Robinho lead a counter attack for City but Barton does well to get back and wrestle possession back for United.
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Carroll appeals for a penalty after he's bundled over by Richards in the City box. The referee waves play on and tells the young Newcastle striker to get to his feet.
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Yellow Card
Bellamy is hauled to the ground by Taylor and the Newcastle centre back is booked.
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Hart gathers the ball at the second attempt after good work by Duff and Gutierrez.
Second half
The teams are back out and the second half is under way. Newcastle can only improve while City will be looking to make the points safe with a second goal.
Half time
Half-Time: MAN CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE. City go in at the break with a slendour lead courtesy of Wright-Phillips but, in truth, the home side haven't been tested by a poor Newcastle side.
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Yellow Card
Goal scorer Wright-Phillips is the first to be booked after a late challenge on Enrique.
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Zabaleta fires over the bar from outside the area.
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Barton fires a 25 yard shot well wide of the target. It's Newcastle first meaningful effort of the half.
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Newcastle finally get the chance to launch an attack from a free kick - but Enrique gives the ball straight to Wright-Phillips.
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Taylor is judged to have fouled Robinho. The Newcastle players are chasing shadows at the moment.
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Ireland again gets in a low cross but Geremi hacks clear.
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Duff tries to pick up the pace for Newcastle but his cross is easily collected by Hart.
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City are totally dominating the game now. Newcastle are struggling to keep the ball.
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City fans get their first glimpse of Bellamy's pace as the new signing turns Edgar and bursts into the box. His cross is behind Robinho though and Taylor clears for Newcastle.
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Man City are looking very comfortable. The goal and the injury to Owen seems to have knocked Newcastle's confidence.
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Bassong does well to hook the ball clear after good work and a dangerous cross from Ireland.
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Substitution
Owen is forced to leave the field with what looks like an ankle injury. Gutierrez comes on and takes his place up front with Carroll.
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Goal
MAN CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE: WRIGHT-PHILLIPS fires a powerful shot under Harper following good work by Robinho and Bridge.
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Robinho tries his luck from outside the area but the ball flies well wide of the target.
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Owen has signalled to the bench that he might have to come off.
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The Brazilian sends his shot high over the Newcastle goal.
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Bassong is left with no option but to bring Bellamy down on the edge of the area. Free kick to City and Robinho is preparing to take it.
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It looks like Owen has picked up an ankle injury after his clash with de Jong. He's not moving too well.
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De Jong is making his presence felt. City's new signing flies into a challenge with Owen. Free kick to Newcastle.
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A hopeful punt up field by Kompany goes straight out of play. Goal kick to Newcastle.
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Robinho sends in a dangerous cross looking for Wright-Phillips but Harper does well to come off his line and collect.
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Former City midfielder Barton is straight into the action with a crunching tackle on Ireland. Free kick to the home side but no yellow card for the Newcastle man.
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Newcastle fasn will be hoping for a moral boosting win against the side who are rumoured to be signing terrace favourite Shay Given.
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Kickoff
Referee Mike Jones gets the game underway at Eastlands. Man City supporters will be looking forward to seeing how new signing Bellamy combines with Brazil superstar Robinho.
Steve Harper takes his place in goal for Newcastle with Shay Given rumoured to be in talks with Man City about a move to Eastlands. Viduka, Martins and Ameobi are injured so Michael Owen is partnered by Andy Carroll in attack..
Awaiting Kickoff
Man City: Hart, Richards, Onuoha, Kompany, Bridge, Zabaleta, Ireland, De Jong, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Bellamy
Awaiting Kickoff
New signings Craig Bellamy and Nigel de Jong make their debuts for Manchester City. Richard Dunne is suspended so Nedum Onuoha deputises.
Manchester City
Newcastle United
Full time
Full-Time: MAN CITY 2-1 NEWCASTLE. City take all three points thanks to a 17th-minute strike by Wright-Phillips and a debut goal from Bellamy. Newcastle rallied in the second half but a late Carroll goal wasn't enough to secure a share of the spoils.
Substitution
A tired looking Wright-Phillips comes off for Caicedo.
Substitution
Last throw of the dice from Joe Kinnear as Geremi makes way for LuaLua.
Taylor stretches to block Wright-Phillips' 25 yard shot.
Bellamy tries his luck with a dipping shot that Harper does well to save.
Substitution
Zabaleta makes way for Fernandes.
Goal
MAN CITY 2-1 NEWCASTLE. Newcastle are back in it after Edgar robbed Bridge and sent over a pinpoint cross for CARROLL to tap home.
Goal
MAN CITY 2-0 NEWCASTLE. City double their lead with a debut goal from BELLAMY. The Wales striker turned on the edge of the area and wrong footed Harper with an angled drive.
Substitution
New City signing de Jong makes way for Elano.
It's City fans who are shouting for a penalty now after Wright-Phillips is brought down by Bassong - but again, referee Mike Jones waves away the appeals.
Carroll wriggles free on the edge of the City box but his fierce shot is blocked by de Jong.
Great opportunity for Newcastle as Duff breaks into the City box but his cross-shot misses Lovenkrands at the back post.
Yellow Card
Gutierrez is booked for a late tackle on Wright-Phillips.
Substitution
It looks like Barton is the latest Newcastle player to be injured. He makes way for Lovenkrands.
Newcastle are just starting to get a foothold in the game after being second best for most of the match.
Wright-Phillips scampers clear of Enrique but the Newcastle defender does brilliantly to recover and hack the ball clear for a corner.
Newcastle scream for a penalty after Taylor was dragged back in the City box. The referee again waved play on.
Ireland, Bellamy and Robinho lead a counter attack for City but Barton does well to get back and wrestle possession back for United.
Carroll appeals for a penalty after he's bundled over by Richards in the City box. The referee waves play on and tells the young Newcastle striker to get to his feet.
Yellow Card
Bellamy is hauled to the ground by Taylor and the Newcastle centre back is booked.
Hart gathers the ball at the second attempt after good work by Duff and Gutierrez.
Second half
The teams are back out and the second half is under way. Newcastle can only improve while City will be looking to make the points safe with a second goal.
Half time
Half-Time: MAN CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE. City go in at the break with a slendour lead courtesy of Wright-Phillips but, in truth, the home side haven't been tested by a poor Newcastle side.
Yellow Card
Goal scorer Wright-Phillips is the first to be booked after a late challenge on Enrique.
Zabaleta fires over the bar from outside the area.
Barton fires a 25 yard shot well wide of the target. It's Newcastle first meaningful effort of the half.
Newcastle finally get the chance to launch an attack from a free kick - but Enrique gives the ball straight to Wright-Phillips.
Taylor is judged to have fouled Robinho. The Newcastle players are chasing shadows at the moment.
Ireland again gets in a low cross but Geremi hacks clear.
Duff tries to pick up the pace for Newcastle but his cross is easily collected by Hart.
City are totally dominating the game now. Newcastle are struggling to keep the ball.
City fans get their first glimpse of Bellamy's pace as the new signing turns Edgar and bursts into the box. His cross is behind Robinho though and Taylor clears for Newcastle.
Man City are looking very comfortable. The goal and the injury to Owen seems to have knocked Newcastle's confidence.
Bassong does well to hook the ball clear after good work and a dangerous cross from Ireland.
Substitution
Owen is forced to leave the field with what looks like an ankle injury. Gutierrez comes on and takes his place up front with Carroll.
Goal
MAN CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE: WRIGHT-PHILLIPS fires a powerful shot under Harper following good work by Robinho and Bridge.
Robinho tries his luck from outside the area but the ball flies well wide of the target.
Owen has signalled to the bench that he might have to come off.
The Brazilian sends his shot high over the Newcastle goal.
Bassong is left with no option but to bring Bellamy down on the edge of the area. Free kick to City and Robinho is preparing to take it.
It looks like Owen has picked up an ankle injury after his clash with de Jong. He's not moving too well.
De Jong is making his presence felt. City's new signing flies into a challenge with Owen. Free kick to Newcastle.
A hopeful punt up field by Kompany goes straight out of play. Goal kick to Newcastle.
Robinho sends in a dangerous cross looking for Wright-Phillips but Harper does well to come off his line and collect.
Former City midfielder Barton is straight into the action with a crunching tackle on Ireland. Free kick to the home side but no yellow card for the Newcastle man.
Newcastle fasn will be hoping for a moral boosting win against the side who are rumoured to be signing terrace favourite Shay Given.
Kickoff
Referee Mike Jones gets the game underway at Eastlands. Man City supporters will be looking forward to seeing how new signing Bellamy combines with Brazil superstar Robinho.
Awaiting Kickoff
Newcastle: Harper, Edgar, Taylor, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Geremi, Barton, Coloccini, Duff, Owen, Carroll
Awaiting Kickoff
Steve Harper takes his place in goal for Newcastle with Shay Given rumoured to be in talks with Man City about a move to Eastlands. Viduka, Martins and Ameobi are injured so Michael Owen is partnered by Andy Carroll in attack..
Awaiting Kickoff
Man City: Hart, Richards, Onuoha, Kompany, Bridge, Zabaleta, Ireland, De Jong, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Bellamy
Awaiting Kickoff
New signings Craig Bellamy and Nigel de Jong make their debuts for Manchester City. Richard Dunne is suspended so Nedum Onuoha deputises.