Newcastle United resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon with a trip to face the reigning champions.
It has been two weeks since Newcastle United were last in action in the Premier League with Eddie Howe’s side enjoying success in both cup competitions.
A fiery 2-0 win over Arsenal booked Newcastle’s spot at Wembley for next month’s Carabao Cup final, before a much-changed side won a dramatic 3-2 FA Cup clash against Birmingham City to reach the fifth round.
Newcastle’s main priority this season will be to end the trophy drought and get their hands on silverware, but the Magpies are also in the race for Champions League football.
Newcastle is presently sixth in the Premier League rankings, tied on points with Manchester City in fifth, emphasising the importance of Saturday’s match.
Manchester City versus Newcastle United Score Prediction
City will have home advantage on Saturday afternoon, but Newcastle comes into the game in stronger form.
Pep Guardiola’s side crumbled at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening, with the Spanish giants scoring late to claim a 3-2 victory. City’s most recent Premier League match resulted in a humiliating 5-1 loss to Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Newcastle haven’t lost away from home since December 18th when Brentford beat the Magpies 4-2. Howe’s team have won 12 of their past 14 games across all competitions.
On the most recent edition of Overlap, Ian Wright and Roy Keane were challenged with predicting Saturday’s encounter.
After Gary Neville said: “I think Newcastle will score goals there. I suppose we’ll go draw. 2-2,” Wright said, forecasting a 3-2 win for Newcastle over City.
Roy Keane just said, “Brilliant”.
Hopefully, their prediction comes true, and Newcastle leaves Manchester with three points following a five-goal thriller.
What happened when Newcastle last faced Manchester City?
Newcastle and City played the reverse encounter at St James’ Park in September, and the two teams drew 1-
Gordon was an injury doubt for the game against City, but sources suggest he has overcome a thigh ailment and should be able to start. Isak, who missed the game at St James’ Park, will also be available.
Newcastle played a counter-attacking strategy in that match, with City controlling the most of possession. However, the Magpies still mustered 11 efforts on goal against City, and with Gordon and Isak available, Newcastle’s breakaway threat will scare City once more.
Eddie Howe used a back five against Arsenal to set up Newcastle’s counterattack; he could do the same on Saturday.
