Manchester City Continues Dominance Over Newcastle United
Key numbers from the latest round of Premier League action reveal Manchester City’s continued success against Newcastle United, among other notable stats. Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus has scored 15 goals this season, with 8 coming in 2026 – more than any other Premier League player in all competitions during that span. Manchester United caretaker manager Erik ten Hag remains unbeaten in 9 matches across all competitions, a run second only to Sir Matt Busby (10 games in 1927) and Ole Gunnar Solskjær (11 games in 2018/19) since taking the helm. West Ham United recorded a season-high 20 shots in a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth. Manchester City have now gone 21 Premier League home games against Newcastle without a loss, winning the last 17 consecutively. James Milner has made 654 Premier League appearances, setting a new league record.
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Manchester City Continues Dominance Over Newcastle United
Manchester City prove to be Newcastle’s toughest opponent at home. (©AFP) Key numbers from the latest round of Premier League action, including Manchester City’s continued success against Newcastle United: 8 – Gabriel Jesus has scored 15 goals for Arsenal this season, 8 of which have come in 2026, more than any other Premier League player in all competitions during that time. 9 – Erik ten Hag has taken charge of Manchester United in 9 games without a loss, with only two managers in the club’s history having a longer unbeaten run after taking charge – Bennett (10 games in 1927) and Solskjær (11 games in 2018/19). 20 – West Ham recorded a season-high 20 shots against Bournemouth in a 0-0 draw. 21 – Manchester City have extended their unbeaten run against Newcastle at home to 21 games, winning the last 17 consecutively. 654 – James Milner has made 654 Premier League appearances, setting a new record for most appearances in the league.
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Manchester City’s Continued Dominance and Premier League Stats
A look at the key statistics from the latest Premier League action reveals Manchester City’s ongoing success against Newcastle United, alongside other notable performances. Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal has been in fine form, scoring 15 goals this season, with 8 coming in 2026 – the most of any Premier League player in all competitions during that period. Erik ten Hag continues to impress as Manchester United’s caretaker manager, remaining unbeaten in 9 games, a feat only surpassed by Sir Matt Busby (10 games in 1927) and Ole Gunnar Solskjær (11 games in 2018/19). West Ham United’s 0-0 draw with Bournemouth saw them record a season-high 20 shots. Manchester City’s dominance over Newcastle at home continues, with 21 consecutive games without a loss, including a 17-game winning streak. Finally, James Milner reached a milestone, making his 654th Premier League appearance and setting a new league record.
now.com Sports ・ February 25, 2026
All Nine English Teams Advance to European Competition Round of 16
A remarkable achievement for English football sees all nine teams competing in this season’s major European competitions reach the Round of 16. Both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace secured their places in the knockout stages, completing the sweep for Premier League clubs. The draw for the Champions League and Europa League Round of 16 will take place today. Interestingly, while several English teams are in the mix, there is no risk of Premier League clubs facing each other in the next round, with the exception of a potential Manchester City vs. Chelsea clash in the Champions League. This strong showing bodes well for English representation in the later stages of the competitions.
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