Manchester City Vs Newcastle Preview, Prediction, Team News And Confirmed Lineups

Ahead of Saturday’s 3pm Premier League clash, we have the Man City vs Newcastle, preview, prediction, latest team news and confirmed lineups.

Man City Vs Newcastle Preview

Real Madrid when they play Newcastle on Saturday.

City surrendered two late goals against Real Madrid at the Etihad, meaning they have to go to the Santiago Bernabeu and overcome a 3-2 deficit if they are to reach the Champions League last-16.

It has been a tough month for City who lost 5-1 last time out in the Premier League at Arsenal.

They face another tricky opponent on Saturday in the form of Newcastle. The Magpies are level on points with City in the Premier League going into the game.

The Magpies lost their last two home games but won each of their last four league games on the road. The last time they won five in a row in the top-flight was back in October 1994.

Both sides have their sights set on qualifying for the Champions League and are two points off Chelsea who occupy fourth-spot. Fifth though could still be good enough to qualify for Europe’s top competition.

In the reverse fixture, the sides played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with goals from Josko Gvardiol and Anthony Gordon.

Man City realistically know they are out of the title fight given that they are 16 points behind leaders Liverpool.

Guardiola might have an eye on their trip to Real Madrid when it comes to team selection.

Ahead of the game, the best football betting sites in the UK price Man City as the 9/10 favourites. Newcastle can be backed at 12/5 with the draw available at 10/3.

Last Time Newcastle Visited The Etihad

These two sides last met at the Etihad in March 2024 when Manchester City knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup.

Bernardo Silva scored both goals – getting revenge on Newcastle who previously knocked City out of the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle though took a point off City earlier this season and will be looking to capitalise on their recent misfortunes.

Man City Vs Newcastle Team News

Manchester City suffered injury blows to Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish against Real Madrid and they are expected to miss the clash against Newcastle.

Rico Lewis and Phil Foden are the likely candidates to step in. Omar Marmoush will be pushing for a start as will Jeremy Doku who was on the bench last time out.

Kevin De Bruyne is perhaps the most likely player to be rested ahead of City’s trip to Real Madrid.

Anthony Gordon is expected to feature in some positive news for the visitors ahead of Saturday.

Dan Burn and Harvey Barnes aren’t expected to be out as long as first feared but will miss this game. Joelinton, Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are also injured.

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Confirmed Lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Stones, Gvardiol; Nico, Gundogan; Savinho, Marmoush, Foden; Haaland

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Prediction

Manchester City go into the game as favourites but it would be surprising to see them shutout Newcastle given their recent defensive concerns.

City will have one eye on Real Madrid and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the points split in an entertaining game.

Prediction: Man City 2-2 Newcastle