Gordon, who has been at the centre of media speculation over his future this week, levelled the scores from 12 yards in the 58th minute, converting a spot-kick that he won after being tripped by Ederson.

Josko Gvardiol had nosed City ahead with a neat close-range finish in the 35th minute.

Both sides saw chances go begging as they pushed for a winner, with Erling Haaland heading at Nick Pope late on as the Norway international fired a blank for the first time in the league this season.

Pep Guardiola's side was top of the standings on 14 points, but was be overtaken by Liverpool after it beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1. Arsenal is level on points thanks to a late 4-2 wn over Leciester City, but Aston Villa could jump them both with a win against Ipswich Town.

Newcastle, meanwhile, has now risen to fifth behind that quartet of clubs.

City boss Guardiola rued his side's finishing after game.

"We had chances but Pope was brilliant so we take the point.

"When we scored we played better. We make a mistake and after they play better. But then we take the game again and had chances to win it.

"They had moments in first ten minutes and after their goal, but in general we played really good."

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, meanwhile, was full of praise for Gordon's performance.

"The highlight for me today was his energy and his running. He led the line really well and really pleased that he got his goal. Well deserved," Howe said.

Gordon confirmed pre-match that he is close to signing a new deal to remain at Newcastle, despite speculation linking him with a move away.

"The way I play striker, you'll see a lot of pressing, just because I'm not an out-and-out number nine. I have to play it my way," he said.

"It's a really good place to be considering we've been nowhere near what we can do. We've got so much more to give."