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The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Newcastle United take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important encounter 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 at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Cityzens defeated Watford by a 2-1 scoreline in the EFL Cup in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Magpies slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Fulham last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a slight edge over Newcastle United and have won 78 out of the 192 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Newcastle United's 73 victories.
- Newcastle United have won only one of their last 33 matches against Manchester City in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline in January 2019.
- Manchester City have found the back of the net in each of their last 32 matches against Newcastle United in the Premier League - the longest such streak by one team against another in the history of the competition.
- Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last 10 matches at home in the Premier League and have won six of these games.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have been impressive this season but will need to be wary of an upset in this fixture. Erling Haaland has been prolific for his side and will look to make his mark in this game.
Newcastle United have good players in their ranks but have a poor recent record in this clash. Manchester City are the better team on paper 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
Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score - Yes
