Manchester City re-ignited the Premier League title race with a dominant 3-0 win against Fulham, cutting Arsenal’s lead at the top to three points.
Jack Grealish has confirmed his season is over after having surgery on a foot stress fracture, bringing a frustrating halt to what had been a promising spell.
Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva is a major doubt for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.
Dominic Solanke scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Michael Carrick has said winning late at Old Trafford was “the best feeling” after Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time goal sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham.
The Portuguese midfielder, now in his ninth campaign at the Etihad Stadium, is in the final year of his contract but has remained tight-lipped over his future plans.
Playing at Glimt’s home ground, Pep Guardiola’s side dominated possession during the opening exchanges but were repeatedly exposed by sharp counter-attacks.
City struck the decisive blows through Antoine Semenyo and substitute Rayan Cherki, rewarding a clinical display that contrasted with Newcastle’s profligacy during a dominant opening spell for the hosts.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening at St James’ Park, with City seeking a strong first-leg result despite their injury issues.
Manchester City demolished League One Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup third round on a remarkable afternoon at the Etihad.