Ilkay Gundogan‘s opener sparked the hosts to life, with goals from Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier handing the Magpies a 3-1 advantage after 54 minutes.
Pep Guardiola‘s men regrouped and pulled one back through Erling Haaland, before Bernardo coolly slotted in the leveller with 25 minutes remaining.
The Portuguese, who was named Player of the Match after claiming a goal and assist, felt City could have won the game but was happy with the overall reaction from the team after going 3-1 down.
“It was a very intense game. We started very well,” he said. “The first 15 minutes were ours. My perception on the pitch was that we started attacking too quick.
“When we start playing like this and it’s too quick it’s better for the opponents. The last 25 or 30 minutes of the first half were very tough. They could have scored more than twice in that time.
“Overall we played quite well but not controlling their counter-attacks and runners. You’ll suffer and that’s what happened today.
“We should have controlled the game better than we did today. We scored the third goal in the 64th minute. It was very early.
“I’m a bit disappointed we didn’t score the fourth. But still a good reaction from the team.”
The draw takes City into second place in the Premier League table and keeps our superb unbeaten away league record intact, making it 20 games without a loss on our travels.
The 28-year-old feels there’s still room for improvement, but it’s a valuable point on the board.
“Not a perfect game but we take the point. It is what it is. Seven points from three games isn’t bad.
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“We knew how tough it is to come here. The atmosphere is great. It’s a very physical team. They’ve been great over the last few months. They’re in a great state of mind with very positive energy.”
“I’m happy here. I’m doing my best to help the club. I’m very focused here.”
