The Premier League returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Newcastle United lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at St. James' Park on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Preview
Manchester City are in second place in the Premier League standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Cityzens thrashed Liverpool by a comprehensive 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in 14th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The home side suffered a shock 3-1 defeat against Brentford last week and will need to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against Newcastle United and have won 79 out of the 194 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 73 victories.
- Manchester City have won each of their last four matches in all competitions, with their previous defeat coming by a 1-0 scoreline at the hands of Aston Villa in a Premier League match last month.
- Newcastle United have lost two of their last three matches in all competitions and have conceded six goals in their two defeats, with their only victory during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline against Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League this month.
- Manchester City have scored an impressive 13 goals in their last four matches in all competitions, but have kept only one clean sheet during this period.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have excellent players in their ranks, but have been inconsistent in the Premier League this season. Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku have been impressive for their side and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
Newcastle United can pull off an upset on their day, but will have their work cut out for them in this match. Manchester City are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes