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Manchester City missed the chance to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after losing a wild and chaotic game to Newcastle at St James' Park.

A hugely entertaining first half somehow failed to produce a goal. Gianluigi Donnarumma thwarted Newcastle on a couple of occasions and Phil Foden and Erling Haaland missed great chances for City, who should also have had a penalty.

The goals began to flow in the final half hour. Harvey Barnes fired Newcastle ahead with a smart finish, only for Ruben Dias to respond almost immediately. But Barnes made it three goals in seven minutes when he tapped in from a recycled corner.

Here are how the players rated:

Donnarumma: A trio of stunning saves from Woltemade but still beaten in the end. Booked once again for prote

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