Manchester City are looking to strengthen their position at the top of the league table by aiming a win against Newcastle United. This will be the first time since March this year that these two teams will meet, with the City having a slight edge. Man City are currently at the top of the league table with 13 points across their names. This is not surprising though as Man City is a champion team, and remains to be impressive this season. On the other hand, Newcastle are not doing bad, as they are at the sixth of the league table with 10 points. However, Newcastle are from a loss before this match, making them eager to bounce back here. The meeting between these two teams is on September 28, 2024, at 7:30 PM (GMT+8).
Manchester City
Man City’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal and EFL Cup third round kickoff against Watford resulted in nine changes to Pep Guardiola’s starting lineup. Despite a narrow victory, the Citizens secured a 2-1 scoreline with goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes. The eight-time EFL Cup winners will face Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, but will focus on the Premier League to extend their unbeaten top-flight run in 2024 to 25 matches. City has won more Premier League matches, away games, and scored more goals against Newcastle than any other opponent in the division. They have also scored in each of their last 31 league meetings, the longest scoring streak in the division’s history. Newcastle’s 10-game unbeaten home run is likely familiar to the Citizens, who were the last team to beat them at St James’ Park.
Man City will be without star midfielder Rodri due to knee ligament damage, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake due to leg fractures and muscle problems, and Kevin De Bruyne is doubtful. Guardiola will recall several senior stars for the match against Newcastle, including Ederson, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Silva, and Haaland.
Newcastle United
Newcastle’s Premier League start was marked by 10 points, but their first defeat of the season came against Fulham, who secured maximum points with a stoppage-time strike from Reiss Nelson. The Magpies’ loss to Fulham was the worst they have played this term, and they are now six points off the summit. The team’s EFL Cup third-round match with League Two AFC Wimbledon was postponed due to flooding, and the winners will face Chelsea in the fourth round. Newcastle now face a challenging Premier League match against Man City, who they have only beaten once in their last 33 top-flight meetings. The team is now focusing on improving their performances to maintain their position in the top flight.
Newcastle’s squad is missing Callum Wilson, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, and Lewis Miley due to injuries. Howe may make changes at full-back, with Valentino Livramento and Lewis Hall in contention. Sandro Tonali could push Joe Willock for his first Premier League start.
Prediction:
Manchester City
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