Newcastle United VS Manchester City - Prediction

The English Premier League is set to return with a blockbuster match between Newcastle United and Manchester City. Manchester City will travel to St James' Park to play against Newcastle United. The start of the season for Manchester City was not like the way they did over the years. But Pep Guardiola has been doing a fantastic job with the Citizens, and they are now one of the title contenders of the EPL. However, Liverpool are the frontrunner with 45 points, but a win over Newcastle United would see Manchester City closing the gap with Liverpool. Manchester City are just five points behind the table topper with one game on their hands. Therefore, the Citizens will be desperate to secure a full three points when they visit St James' Park. Newcastle United, on the other hand, have been struggling since the start of the season. They did a fantastic job last year, securing their spot in the UEFA Champions League. But the Eddie Howe's boys are not in their best form as they were last season. They stand in 9th with 29 points in the league table.

Stats&Facts

• Newcastle United lost their last three games in a row in the English Premier League, four defeats in their last five league matches. Meanwhile, Man City lost only one of their last five league matches.
• Man City have a very dominating record against the Magpies in the EPL. They lost only one of their last 32 league meetings against Newcastle United, while they won 26 and tied the remaining 5 games.
• Man City have scored goals (98) against the Magpies - more than against any other opponent in the Premier League.
• Newcastle United already have defeated Man City this season - defeating the Citizens in the Carabao Cup earlier this season. However, the Magpies have never defeated Man City twice in a single season since 1984.

Team News

Kevin De Bruyne has already stolen all the spotlight with his return. The midfield maestro has returned to the team after a long time and has already provided two assists for Man City. He is available for the match against Newcastle United. Fortunately, Pep Guardiola doesn't have to miss a single player for international games. Due to this, the manager will be able to get all of his players except for those who are injured. Man City will miss the service of John Stones, Erling Haaland, and Manuel Akenji due to their respetive injury. As for Newcastle, they will be without Joe Willock, Callum Wilson, Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Elliot Anderson, and Javi Manquillo due to their injury. Newcastle United possible starting lineup: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, Foden, Grealish; Alvarez

Prediction: Man City 3-1 Newcastle

After losing three straight games, Newcastle United are more than desperate to get back into the winning track. They will likely to be aggressive from the start. However, Man City's all eyes are on the title, and they can't afford to lose points. Thereby, the Guardiola boys are expected to be ruthless when they face off against Newcastle United.

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