By AFPMore by this AuthorNEWCASTLEManchester City's Premier League title hopes faltered once more as the champions twice blew a lead to draw 2-2 at Newcastle on Saturday. However, City's defensive flaws were soon exposed once more as Jonjo Shelvey swept home a well-worked free-kick six minutes later. AdvertisementCity have now dropped points in five of their 14 league games this season and could end the day 11 points behind leaders Liverpool. The Reds' relentless form at the top of the table meant City started the day nine points behind and with precious little margin for error even before November is out. The Brazilian was played clean through on goal by Silva but shot straight at Dubravka before De Bruyne's follow-up effort was blocked.

Source: Daily Nation November 30, 2019 14:48 UTC