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Reaction
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Raheem Sterling: 'I am at my best'
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling acknowledges that he is in the form of his life in front of goal after scoring his 17th of the season.Dec 28, 14:49
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Raheem Sterling unconcerned by Manchester City records
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling insists that his side are not thinking about records following their 18th consecutive Premier League victory.Dec 28, 13:13
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Alan Shearer: 'Newcastle United a Championship side in the Premier League'
Alan Shearer acknowledges that Newcastle United are a "Championship side playing in the Premier League" and is urging for a more positive mindset in upcoming games.Dec 27, 22:54
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Rafael Benitez pleased with Newcastle United display against Manchester City
Rafael Benitez is happy with Newcastle United's performance in their 1-0 defeat to Premier League runaway leaders Manchester City on Wednesday night.Dec 27, 22:40
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Pep Guardiola: 'Difficult when opposition does not want to play'
Pep Guardiola suggests that Newcastle United did not "want to play" in their Premier League home clash with Manchester City, which finished 1-0 to the visitors.Dec 27, 22:18
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Vincent Kompany taken off early in Manchester City game at Newcastle United
Vincent Kompany manages only 11 minutes of Manchester City's game against Newcastle United before having to come off with an apparent injury.Dec 27, 21:00
The Match
Match Report
Raheem Sterling scores the only goal of the game as Manchester City overcome Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park to move 15 points clear at the top of the table.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, as Raheem Sterling helped his side to an 18th successive win.
Team News
David Silva is not in the Manchester City squad for their Premier League game away at Newcastle United on Wednesday night.
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