Stunned Phil Foden can't believe it after Bernardo Silva scores incredible backheel flick goal for Man City against Newcastle – one of the best in Premier League history!

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden was left stunned after seeing team-mate Bernardo Silva net a superb backheel against Newcastle.

• Bernardo opens scoring in style
• Nets genius backheel for City
• Foden can't believe his eyes

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Silva broke the deadlock at St James' Park on Saturday on 26 minutes, scoring a stunning backheel to silence the home fans. The goal also left team-mate Foden absolutely stunned, with the England international seen with his hands on his head in shock as he went to celebrate with the Portuguese star.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  While Foden was stunned by the goal, Newcastle's Dan Burn was fuming. The defender approached the celebrating City players as the Magpies claimed that Anthony Gordon was fouled by Ruben Dias in the build up and that the goal should not have stood. Newcastle were not behind for long, though, as Alexander Isak pulled them level after 35 minutes. Two minutes later, the home team were ahead thanks to a goal from Gordon – assisted by Burn.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE & MAN CITY?

  After Saturday's game, City will begin preparing for their FA Cup match against Tottenham on January 26. Newcastle, meanwhile, will take on Fulham in the fourth round of the competition the following day.