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Joleon Lescott
Former Manchester City defender on TNT Sports

On Nico O'Reilly:

I think as a young player you want to play and you'll say yes, I'll play anywhere. But when you're giving the opportunity in such an incredible team at such a vital stage of the season you're given the opportunity to play in your best position because the manager trusts you to influence the game like he has done. That will give him so much confidence.

I think he is [becoming undroppable]. Again, its easy to recognise that because he's scored two goals today but in previous games he's shown athleticism and when the team has lacked legs transitionally, whether going forward or back he's shown he can recover and he was good tonight going in behind.

Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaking to TNT Sports: "Massive [result], Newcastle is an incredible team, awesome in physicality and speed they have up front. Physicality in the middle. Really tough but the team was unbelievable.

"70% of the players have never been in that situation [close title race], and I don't play. So we have to live it, they know that every game will be like this. Especially at home, with five home games left. Today was the best crowd of the year, it was unbelievable with our people, really proud to be manager of these incredible people and fans. Now we rest three days, we need it, and then we play Leeds."

On Newcastle: "In Champions League [on Wednesday] it was 5-0 at half-time, the physicality and pace they have since Saudi Arabia took over the club, the way they play is so difficult. So I am pleased with the way we played today."

On the performance of Nico O'Reilly: "Nico give us in the middle that physicality that we need. He now plays in his position. He has always played that, he is so complete and so young. I am really pleased the academy produced these incredible players, Nico, Phil [Foden], Rico [Lewis]."

Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We saw today until the end of the season this is how we need to play. We missed the last pass. Erling [Haaland] today - without him it would not be possible. All the guys were really good. Really pleased for the performance.

"Of course in terms of points it's important, but we have to improve to have chance to compete until the end [of the season]. Now we deserve three more days off. Then another battle in Leeds.

"Every action, [Dan] Burn, Joelinton, they put flat ball in behind, it's a really tough team. I have incredible respect for that team. Winning three times in a row [against Newcastle], in a few weeks we gave to go there again [in the FA Cup], what a nightmare.

"The best vibes today. Five home games left, we need those vibes from our people [fans]. Today was the day we felt really connected with them. It's coming in best part of he season. Every single game will be similar to today."

Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports

On Nico O'Reilly's second goal:

He's finding those little pockets. This is someone who could be left back for England at the World Cup - he's playing in the number 10 position there. It's a beautifully timed run and he gets up early. Great ball from Haaland where he stands it up where you want it.

Newcastle United

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall speaking to TNT Sports: "I think we can be very proud of the effort we put in, it's been a difficult week for us in terms of travelling, a long away day [midweek] and got back in the early hours.To come here against some of the best players in the world an go toe to toe with them, unfortunately we weren't table to get a result, but we can be proud of the performance.

"We knew the game would be high intensity so we had to be on our game. I thought we were good in a lot of aspects and we can be proud of that moving forward. I feel as a team the last few games we have played really well.

"I'm a defender, that's my first job but I'm proud of myself of starting attacks, I want to get more goals and assists."

Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "A big win, just three points, three points, three points every game.

On his second goal: "Erling [Haaland] put in a great cross off the right and I did the rest."

On whether his side are enjoying the title race: "We're loving it, enjoying every moment. We had a week's break and we used it to refuel and we have another one coming up [before facing Leeds next Saturday]."

Manchester City

Manchester City defender Marc Guehi, speaking on TNT Sports: "These games are always difficult. Always tough games to play in. We know Newcastle are such a difficult team to play against with their intensity and their endeavour, and also their quality on the ball. I think it was a really good win today. I wouldn't say a statement win but one that puts us in a really good position moving forward."

On Erling Haaland's performance helping the team tonight: "The manager gave him a little speech inside to be honest. How amazing he was today. His work ethic is amazing, fighting for every single ball against Dan [Burn]. It's not easy, Dan's so strong, so good in the air. He's a real focal point for us at the top of the field and I'm glad he's done so well today."

On whether Haaland has a future at centre back: "I think he should stay up front. I don't want him to take my place or anything."

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "Considering everything we have put into the last few weeks, that was a good performance. Wasn't good enough but we went toe to toe with them. We were equals in the game, we were well in it. Didn't defend the two goals well enough, that's the disappointment really.

On the belief in his side: "Belief was there right until the end, that [Harvey] Barnes shot at the end which was a good save. You never quite know how the game will pan out but it is important that you start well and the last few times we have come here, we have conceded early."

Glenn Hoddle
Former England and Tottenham manager on TNT Sports

It's absolutely massive [for Man City]. It's the character they showed, they dug deep.

And the example was Haaland. He played like a centre half for the last 20 minutes. What an attitude.

My word, this title chase is on.

Joe Cole
Former Chelsea and England midfielder on TNT Sports

This is the first time I've looked at Manchester City now and looked at the spine of the team, Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, Haaland, Rodri, Semenyo - they look like men. They look like they're right up for it. This place was lively tonight.

You can't see them dropping too many points. Arsenal are going to have to be brilliant from now until the end of the season.

Newcastle United

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe speaking to TNT Sports: "We're disappointed with the two goals we conceded. We chased the game well in the second half and we were in it right until the end with Harvey [Barnes'] shot right until the end. We were chasing the game against a very good team. We did that to a man excellently all game.

"The end product, the last cross, the last finish was not quite there. There were several occasions where we should have done better.

"We've returned to a good way of playing, our way of playing. We have done that over the last four games and as long as we get that consistently I'll be happy."

Manchester City

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Manchester City goalscorer Nico O'Reilly, speaking to TNT Sports: "I'm over the moon with tonight. The win was the most important thing to close the gap and apply as much pressure as possible. Also, very happy with the two goals."

On putting the pressure on Arsenal and contributing in a title race: "It's a dream of mine to win something like this. There's still a lot of games to go. We need to take each game as it comes. I'm enjoying every moment and taking it all in."

On whether they believe they can do it: "Definitely. We always believe we can win games. We had a week break, so we were able to prepare for this game very well. We just need to keep going."

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