Newcastle 1-1 Man City - the fans' verdict
We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Manchester City.
Here are some of your comments:
Newcastle fans
Philip: Best performance of the season so far. The team showed the hard work and tenacity which has been missing in some games. Onwards and upwards.
Richard: Most Toon fans were expecting a hiding today even if they didn’t say it out loud. I thought we’d draw and for once I was right. I expected a reaction from the Fulham game and I expected us to up our game in the face of City. City had their injury issues but then so did we - we have Isak and Botman out remember. So, a performance to build from.
Andrew: Absolute night and day from the Fulham performance. Every single player put themselves on the line and gave everything. If we keep this level up then we're only going to get better.
Fen: The best performance so far this season. Everyone played so well - a proper team performance. We were definitely missing a prominent striker today but any player on the park looked like they could have had a chance today. Anthony Gordon is looking strong and our midfield stood up to the challenge today. Massive performance, well done lads!
Man City fans
Phil: Nick Pope saved the day with an unbelievable stop as City nearly pinched it at the death. Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are always formidable opponents, particularly at home and a point may be invaluable at the end of a long season.
Neil: Walker has cost us a goal in each of the last three matches. It is time he was rested and maybe replaced with a more accomplished full-back who has the game presence to realise when someone is behind them and not to play the opposition on-side.
Martin: In a league so tight where other teams have caught up with City, dropped points will be detrimental. What is concerning is the ease that other teams have in scoring. Only two clean sheets all season. We don't have a rock solid defence or if we do, they are not concentrating enough. We can't afford to waste chances either. More clinical please.
Alan: Tough game so soon after Arsenal but held their own and again had to deal with defensive tactics and sharp tackles. Penalty was 'made' by Gordon and poor Haaland was subdued by a compact defence. Referee had a poor game allowing some fouls and then being picky for periods of time. Best player was Gvardiol, while Newcastle's was their goalkeeper.