This is a very tough game for Newcastle.
Manchester City are in form, they are at home, and they do not drop points easily at the Etihad. That is the reality. City have won their last four games and look more solid now. They are also chasing the title. After Arsenal dropped points in midweek, this is a chance to close the gap.Newcastle are coming in with confidence. They have won their last three away games and scored 11 goals. That is good form. But there is a big problem. Most of their away wins have come against weaker teams. Against top teams, it is different. They have not won away against a top side in a long time.
So this game is simple. Newcastle can score, but can they defend well enough and handle City’s pressure?
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Key Stats
Head-to-head: Manchester City 36 wins, Newcastle 10 wins, 10 draws
Manchester City: Won last 16 home league games vs Newcastle
Manchester City: Unbeaten in last 21 home league games vs Newcastle
Manchester City: Scored in 34 straight league games vs Newcastle
Newcastle: Both teams scored in their last 7 gamesNewcastle: Conceded in their last 8 matches
Newcastle: Winless in 10 away games vs top-half teams
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What to Expect
Manchester City;
Manchester City will control the game. They will keep the ball and push Newcastle back. They have the quality to create chances and score goals. The key for them is to stay patient and not allow counter attacks.
Newcastle;
Newcastle will try to stay compact and break quickly. They have pace in attack and can cause problems. But they must defend well. If they leave space, City will punish them.
Predicted Lineups
Manchester City (4-2-3-1) 🔵 Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O'Reilly; Bernardo, Cherki, Semenyo; Haaland
Newcastle (4-2-3-1) ⚫⚪ Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon
Players and Matchups to Watch
Erling Haaland: Always dangerous. Scores goals in big games.
Phil Foden: Close to 100 goal involvements. Creative and important.
Anthony Gordon: In good form. Can score and run behind the defence.
Sandro Tonali: Controls midfield. Important for Newcastle.
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Man City to win: 1.53
💵 Newcastle United to win: 6.00
💵 Draw: 5.44
💵 Over 2.5 Goals: 1.45
💵 Both Teams to Score (GG): 1.59
Manchester City have the form, the quality, and the home advantage. Newcastle can score, but their record in games like this is not good.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle
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