The Digest:
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has pinpointed his team's inability to capitalize on key moments as the decisive factor in their 2-1 away defeat to Newcastle United. The City boss acknowledged his side's failure to convert early opportunities despite aiming to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.
Key Points:
- Pep Guardiola attributed Manchester City's defeat to wasted momentum
- The manager acknowledged Newcastle's quality as a top-level opponent
- Erling Haaland missed early opportunities to put City ahead
- Harvey Barnes scored twice for Newcastle in the second half
- Ruben Dias temporarily equalized with a deflected strike
- The loss prevented City from reducing Arsenal's lead at the top
- Guardiola described the match as entertaining, with chances for both sides
Sources: Complete Sports, Goal, Sky Sports
