Following a fierce 98-minute match, Newcastle and City split the points, which was far more advantageous to the hosts. While many of his international teammates were catching up and drawing a line under the preceding few hours, Guardiola and Eddie Howe engaged in a lengthy conversation on the touchline.
After a lengthy conversation between John Stones and Trippier, Stones went to Anthony Gordon to think about the match. After spending his game picking fights with half of Newcastle’s squad, Jack Grealish was upbeat with Pope and Gordon before returning to the changing room.
Additionally, the residents of St. James’ Park took advantage of Grealish’s descent down the tunnel to criticize and taunt the guy from the City. Never one to pass up the opportunity to engage with fans, Grealish pointed at one specific supporter, put his finger to his lips, and instructed him to shut up before returning to the changing room with a beaming expression on his face.
Haaland’s annoyance
Even if several players were in a good mood, Erling Haaland was not feeling well at the end of the game. Dan Burn had been clattering him for the better part of the first half; one challenge had torn his socks off and left him limping till halftime. Haaland came out and played the whole ninety, but in a tough game, he hardly saw action.
The referee awarded Newcastle a drop ball during an odd break in injury time, and Haaland urged him to begin the game quickly in order to try to find a winner. After the game, he went directly to the away supporters to express his gratitude. He then made his way to the dressing room, shaking hands with just those who were in his direct line of sight.
The only chances he had were a weak attempt at Pope and a late header straight at the goalie, missing the opportunity to tie Sergio Aguero’s record for most goals scored in six straight Premier League games.