Newcastle (England), Dec. 28 (IANS): Manchester City extended their English Premier League record-winning streak to 18 with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.
Pep Guardiola's side are now 15 points ahead of second-place Manchester United in the battle for the title, reports Efe.
Facing the City juggernaut here on Wednesday, Newcastle coach Rafa Benitez opted for a game plan focused exclusively on defending. The hosts had a chance to equalise four minutes later, but City defender Nicolas Otamendi made a spectacular goal-line stop against Newcastle's Rolando Aarons to preserve the advantage.
The visitors' domination extended into the second half, yet their failure to get a second goal set the stage for a late surge by Newcastle, whose best opportunity came in the 89th minute with a Dwight Gayle header that forced a great save from City goalkeeper Ederson.
The outcome leaves Newcastle in 15th place with 18 points.
