Christian Atsu provided an important assist as Newcastle United held reigning Premier League champions Manchester City to a 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park on Saturday afternoon.
The corresponding fixture at this venue last season ended in a 2-1 victory for the Magpies, and this time Raheem Sterling gave the visitors the lead after 22 minutes before Jetro Willems equalised three minutes later.
Atsu came on for Allan Saint-Maximin in the 80th minute and two minutes later Kevin De Bruyne re-established the lead for Pepe Guardiola’s men.
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