Premier League. Report as Shelvey's long-range effort earns Newcastle point with the champions. Football journalist - Richiereds Manchester City dropped two points at St James' Park as Jonjo Shelvey's stunning late strike saw Newcastle earn a draw with the champions.

The visitors opened the scoring midway through the first half thanks to Raheem Sterling's well-taken effort, the forward's 15th goal of another productive season, only for Jetro Willems' low drive to immediately draw Newcastle level.

Kevin De Bruyne's sumptuous volley then appeared to win it for City with just eight minutes to go, but former Liverpool midfielder Shelvey produced an equally stunning strike to level matters late on.

As a result, Pep Guardiola's side have fallen 11 points behind leaders Liverpool, who held on with 10 men to beat Brighton at Anfield.

It was a subdued opening to the contest in the North East and when the visitors made the breakthrough after 22 minutes, it came as somewhat of a surprise.

The returning David Silva linked up with Sterling in a tight space in the box and, after a series of fortunate ricochets, the ball fell at the latter's feet, with the England international making no mistake with an accurate side-footed finish into the bottom right corner of the net.

The home team took just three minutes to pull level, though, as Miguel Almiron fed Willems in the box, with the Dutch full-back finding the bottom of the goal with a well-struck drive.

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar had recovered from injury to take his place on the subs' bench, but both Florian Lejeune and DeAndre Yedlin missed out with injury.

Meanwhile, City made five changes from the side that drew with Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League in midweek.

Those eye-catching strikes were out of character with a lethargic first half and for much of the second period it was more of the same, with the game being played largely in second gear.

But City looked to have stolen the points when Benjamin Mendy's left-wing cross was headed out to the waiting De Bruyne, who proceeded to rifle an unstoppable volley into the net off the underside of the bar.

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Now Playing. However, a slack display from the champions was punished as Salomon Rondon equalised in the 66th minute and then Matt Ritchie converted a penalty with 10 minutes remaining.

City hardly threatened a response and Liverpool could now move seven points clear if they beat Leicester on Wednesday. Newcastle, meanwhile, are five points clear of the relegation zone and could soon be boosted further by the signing of Miguel Almiron for a club-record fee.

The celebratory atmosphere at the final whistle at St James' Park was in stark contrast to the subdued start after City scored the quickest Premier League goal of the season.

Raheem Sterling crossed to the back post and David Silva stooped to head across goal for Aguero, who scored his 15th goal in 13 Premier League appearances against Newcastle.

Ayoze Perez had a chance for Newcastle in the 13th minute when he dragged a shot wide, while City saw a goal ruled out when Kevin De Bruyne was booked for taking a free-kick too quickly that Aguero scored from.

As City struggled to find their rhythm, Newcastle threatened on the break and Christian Atsu had a shot that deflected over the bar.

City did not create another opening until late in the first half as David Silva's header was blocked in the six-yard box by Florian Lejeune.

The visitors looked as though they would raise their level after the break as Sterling almost turned in a cross from Sane and then Martin Dubravka pushed clear a shot from Silva.

Rondon volleyed home in the 67th minute after a headed dropped into the box before Newcastle were awarded a penalty when Fernandinho was caught in possession and tripped Sean Longstaff.

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