By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Harvey Barnes netted twice as Newcastle United brilliantly beat Manchester City 2-1 at the St James’ Park.
All three goals were scored within six minutes in the second half.
Barnes opened the scoring in the 64th minute slotting home superbly after the ball was cleared into his path.
City fought back, and got the equaliser four minutes later through Ruben Dias.
Barnes scrambled home the winner after 70 minutes to deal a championship blow to Man City.
Man City miss the chance to go second and a point behind Arsenal, who play Tottenham on Sunday. They remain in third, a point behind Chelsea and four behind the Gunners.
For Newcastle, they are boosted into 14th place on 15 points, four above the relegation places.
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