text: Man City evening headlines: Nicolas de la Cruz bid, Newcastle reaction - Manchester Evening News
  Man City evening headlines: Nicolas de la Cruz bid, Newcastle reaction
  All the latest news from Manchester City after Saturday's clash with Newcastle
  Nicolas De La Cruz of River Plate (Image: (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images))
  The evening headlines for Manchester City on Saturday, November 30.
  City held at Newcastle
  Man City were held by Newcastle at St James' Park after the hosts came from behind twice to level the scores.
  Raheem Sterling gave City the lead before his opener was cancelled out by Jetro Williams and Kevin de Bruyne looked to have secured the winner for Pep Guardiola's side with an unbelievable strike only for Jonjo Shelvey to level things up minutes later.
  The Blues are now 11 points behind the league leaders Liverpool after they defeated Brighton 2-1 at Anfield.
  Guardiola explains what City must focus on to stay in title race
  Pep Guardiola is refusing to set his side any targets as Manchester City look to plot a path back into the Premier League title race.
  The Blues could be 11 points behind Liverpool if they beat Brighton after City could only manage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, twice letting a lead slip at St James' Park.
  While City reeled in a seven-point gap at the turn of the year last season, they are facing an even steeper mountain to climb now if they're to make it three Premier League titles in a row.
  Pep Guardiola was pleased with City's performance at Newcastle
  Guardiola was pleased with how his side played in the north east and was in no mood to admit defeat in the title race, but rather than focusing on needing to win their remaining 24 league fixtures or setting any targets, he is telling his players to take it one game at a time in their attempts to close the gap at the top.
  "It's not a good idea to think about the Premier League or how many points, just win games, if we won't win it will be more difficult," he said.
  Gabriel Jesus told he can replace Sergio Aguero at Man City
  City 'preparing £25 million bid for Nicolas de la Cruz'
  Man City are reportedly lining up a move for Nicolas de la Cruz.
  The River Plate star continues to excel for the Argentinian side after a mixed start start to life at the club last season.
  According to Spanish publication Marca , City are believed to be looking to table a bid of around £25million to secure his services in January.