Raheem Sterling scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City defeated Newcastle in their Premier League encounter on Wednesday, December 27.
The 1 - 0 win was City's 18th consecutive win in the league this season and their 11 consecutive away in the Premier League.
Sterling (7) celebrates his goal in the game. Photo: Premier League/Twitter
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Sterling's goal was his 13th league strike of the season as City continued their march to the Premier League title.
Captain Vincent Kompany was lost to injury early in the first half with the centre-back going off with a suspected calf problem.
Sterling scored midway through the first half. Photo: Squawka
Sergio Aguero twice hit the post before Sterling at last made City's dominance count in the 31st minute, with a left footed attempt from Kevin De Bruyne's lobbed pass.
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Newcastle upped the ante in the closing stages of the game creating many chances. Dwight Gayle sent an effort just wide after good work from Christian Atsu on the right.
City remain top of the table with 58 points, 15 ahead of second place Manchester United.
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