The international break is over, and the Premier League is back. Saturday evening brings us a tough test at St James’ Park as a wounded Newcastle side hosts a strong Manchester City team chasing down Arsenal at the top. Newcastle entered the break on a rough note after back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Brentford. City arrives in Tyneside full of confidence after their 3-0 statement win over Liverpool that reminded everyone why they are still title favorites.
Newcastle took an early lead at Brentford through Harvey Barnes but still fell 3-1. It summed up their season so far. 3 wins from 11 league matches. 14 in the table. Only two points above the relegation zone. They need a reaction, and they need it now. City have struggled a bit away from home this season, with only 2 wins from 5 league trips. But their record against Newcastle tells the story. 1 defeat in their last 35 league meetings. 12 straight games scoring against the Magpies. And twelve Premier League away wins at St James’ Park. Newcastle vs Manchester City: Key Stats
📊 Head-to-head: Newcastle 9 wins, Man City 34 wins, Draws 8
📊 City unbeaten in last 12 Premier League games vs Newcastle
📊 City unbeaten in 37 of last 40 meetings in all competitions
📊 Newcastle have won 5 straight home games in all competitions
📊 Newcastle have won HT/FT in their last 4 home games
📊 City’s last 3 away league games have gone under 2.5 goals
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3) Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Manchester City (4-2-3-1) Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Gonzalez; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Players and Matchups to Watch
🔹 Jeremy Doku – Coming off a man of the match performance vs Liverpool
🔹 Anthony Gordon – Newcastle’s main spark in attack
🔹 Bruno Guimaraes – Must control the midfield if Newcastle wants a chance
Odds Market on MSport
💵 Draw: 3.96
💵 Newcastle to win: 3.77
💵 Over 2.5 goals: 1.71
💵 Haaland Anytime: 1.90
💵 Woltemade Anytime: 2.85
Manchester City are the stronger side, the more confident side, and the more balanced team. Newcastle’s home form gives them hope, but City’s quality and finishing should shine through. If Guardiola’s men keep their control, they should leave St James’ Park with another important win.
