Newcastle 2-1 Man City Half-Time Ratings: Schar Isak Fire Champions

Newcastle United stuns Premier League champions at half-time after coming back from a goal down. Players rated in the first half.

Newcastle United has managed to take the lead against the Premier League champions at halftime after falling behind by a goal. Bernardo Silva's cheeky back-heel had initially put City in the lead 26 minutes into the game, but Newcastle quickly turned the tables. Bruno Guimaraes delivered a fantastic ball to Alexander Isak, who equalized the score at 1-1 on 36 minutes. Shortly after, Anthony Gordon scored a tidy finish to put Newcastle ahead at 2-1 on 37 minutes with an assist from Dan Burn.

The first half saw some standout performances from Newcastle's players. Martin Dubravka made an important save to deny Kovacic, while Fabian Schar consistently intercepted any threats. Sven Botman and Dan Burn also had steady performances, despite Burn struggling against City's attacking players. Bruno Guimaraes made some crucial interventions, although he picked up a yellow card for a foul on Kovacic. Lewis Miley made important blocks, and Miguel Almiron's work rate and intensity were evident. Alexander Isak continued his red hot form, scoring another quality finish and proving to be a key player for Newcastle.

Overall, Newcastle's strong performance in the first half has put them in a promising position against the reigning champions. With standout individual performances and a determined team effort, Newcastle has shown that they are a force to be reckoned with in this match.