Newcastle are winless in 20 away league games at Manchester City, dating back to 2000, a 1-0 victory at Maine Road back then, with the Sky Blues winning each of their last 15 league encounters at the Etihad, scoring 51 goals and conceding just seven.
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After yet another catastrophic result in mid-week, where do Manchester City go from here? On Tuesday night, the Sky Blues faced Real Madrid in the Champions League, seeking a statement victory. Well, the Citizens appeared set to claim the vital victory over the reigning European champions, leading twice through Erling Braut Håland, the second of which was a penalty just ten minutes from time, cooly rolled home.
However, just when Pep Guardiola believed his side would be taking a lead with them to the Bernabéu next Wednesday, Real Madrid equalised, before yet more terrible Man City defending allowed Jude Bellingham to poke home a stoppage time winner. This leaves Guardiola's team with a mountain to climb in the Spanish capital next mid-week, but they're also in danger of missing out on next season's Champions League too. Having been smashed 5-1 by Arsenal a fortnight ago, ending their six-match unbeaten streak in the league, the Sky Blues are fifth, and their nightmare fixture list continues, facing Liverpool, Spurs, Forest and then Brighton after this very tricky test on Saturday.
Meantime, as alluded to, despite the fact these two sides both have 41 points on the board, the mood at Newcastle United is rather more joyous and jovial. Ten days ago, the Magpies reached a second EFL Cup Final in just three seasons, hammering Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate in the end, with Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon scoring on a night of celebration at St James' Park.
They'll now face Liverpool at Wembley next month, dreaming of lifting major domestic silverware for the first time in 70 years. Meantime, Eddie Howe's side also have to be amongst the front-runners in the FA Cup, after surviving a scare to oust Birmingham at a raucous St Andrew's last Saturday evening. The first half was fast-paced, frantic and frenetic, the score level at 2-2 by the interval, before Joe Willock slotted home the match-winner eight minutes from time.
Back in the Premier League, Newcastle have won seven of their last nine, but back-to-back home defeats at the hands of Bournemouth and then Fulham have rather dented their Champions League dreams. Nevertheless, should the Toon Army have a first-ever Premier League victory at the Etihad to celebrate come Saturday evening, their side will have taken a gigantic step towards a top five finish.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 193.
- Manchester City Wins: 78. Draws: 42. Newcastle United Wins: 73.
Manchester City Team News
Jack Grealish hobbled off after just half an hour on Tuesday, but Nico González could make his home debut; he was on the bench in mid-week, despite suffering a knock just 22 minutes into his debut at Leyton Orient. In fact, none of Man City's January recruits started against Real Madrid, but both Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush are expected to come into the lineup, while Vitor Reis will be hoping to make his Premier League debut, esepcailly given that Manuel Akanji was replaced at half time in mid-week.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Kovačić, Nico, Foden, Silva, Marmoush; Håland.
Manchester City Player to Watch vs Newcastle United
Erling Braut Håland's double in the Champions League took his tally to 27 goals for the season, although he's only ever scored once in five attempts against Newcastle.
Newcastle United Team News
Eddie Howe is very short of defensive options, after Sven Botman missed the FA Cup tie due to a knee injury, before Dan Burn went off with a groin issue shortly after half time at Birmingham. As a result, Emil Krafth is likely to be deployed a makeshift centre-back, partnering Fabian Schär.
Elsewhere, none of Joelinton, Anthony Gordon nor Harvey Barnes traveled to the Midlands either, but Gordon is expected to return while, should the Brazilian be fit enough to feature, he has to be careful, as he's one booking away from a two-match ban. Lastly, in goal, Howe has a big decision to make; fit again Nick Pope made his first appearance since early-December at St Andrew's, so will he keep his place, or will Martin Dúbravka return, having been so impressive in Pope's absence?
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Krafth, Schär, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Willock: Murphy, Gordon, Isak.
Newcastle United Player to Watch vs Manchester City
Alexander Isak has 19 goals to his name this season, while he's previously netted twice against Man City, both coming on Tyneside, so can he find the net at the Etihad for the first time ever?
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Prediction
We're backing Newcastle to claim that illusive first-ever league victory at the Etihad. The Magpies have had a free week to prepare for this clash, unlike their hosts, and Eddie Howe's side are simply a better team than Pep Guardiola's men right now: Manchester City 1-2 Newcastle United.
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- USA: Peacock
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Newcastle United in the Premier League?
Man City vs Newcastle in the Premier League takes place on Saturday 15 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).