In the 12th round of the Premier League, Newcastle played against Manchester City at home. The two sides fought 0-0 at halftime.

According to statistics from StatMuse FC, Newcastle missed 4 major opportunities in the first half and Manchester City missed 3.

Newcastle had 4 shots on target and 3 goals in the first half, with an expected goals score of 1.18. Manchester City had 9 shots on goal and 2 on target, with an expected goals score of 1.41.

Squawka statistics pointed out that this is the game with the most significant opportunities (7) in a 0-0 half-time game in the Premier League since the 2010-11 season. It is also the second-highest non-penalty expected goals (2.59) in the Premier League first half without a goal since the 2012-13 season.