Newcastle vs Man City Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Newcastle vs Man City on and what time does it start? Newcastle vs Man City will take place on Saturday 13th January, 2023 – 17:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Man City? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Man City on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Newcastle vs Man City
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Man City in the UK? If Newcastle vs Man City is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
NEWCASTLE
Following a challenging conclusion to 2023 with three successive defeats in all competitions followed by a 4-2 loss in their inaugural match of the New Year against Liverpool, Newcastle got back to winning ways in the FA Cup with their first Tyne-Wear derby victory since 2011.
Howe's decision to field a strong starting line-up in that contest was rewarded, as Alexander Isak's brace, coupled with a first-half own goal from Dan Ballard, propelled the Magpies to the fourth round.
A loss this Saturday would mark Newcastle's 10th defeat in the current top-flight campaign, doubling the number they endured throughout the entirety of the previous season.
MAN CITY
The reigning FA Cup champions effortlessly secured their berth in the fourth round by convincingly thrashing Championship side Huddersfield Town 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium last weekend. The victory also extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competitions.
After navigating a challenging spell towards the end of 2023, the reigning world champions have made a remarkable turnaround in recent weeks, clinching victories in each of their last five matches across all competitions, amassing an aggregate score of 17-1.
Currently trailing by five points in the Premier League standings, Man City are now poised to narrow the gap that separates them from leaders Liverpool, with the Reds having played one more game.
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
In his pre-match press conference, Eddie Howe has confirmed yet another major injury concern for The Magpies with Brazilian midfielder Joelinton set to miss 'a minimum of six weeks' as a result of a thigh injury.
Alongside Joelinton, the likes of Nick Pope, Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes and Matt Targett remain unavailable due to injury, whilst Sandro Tonali is of course missing through suspension.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Miley, Guimaraes, Longstaff; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
UNAVAILABLE: Pope (Injured), Manquillo (Injured), Targett (Injured), Anderson (Injured), Willock (Injured), Tonali (Suspended), Joelinton (Injured), Barnes (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Murphy (Injured), Wilson (Injured)
MAN CITY
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that key men John Stones and Erling Haaland will remain unavailable for this weekend, despite it being suggested that the latter would be returning to the squad for this one.
He has also said that Jack Grealish has been suffering from illness but may be available to train on Friday, whilst Manuel Akanji remains a doubt with a knock but the likes of Bernardo Silva, Kalvin Phillips and Scott Carson should all be available after suffering from a virus.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Rodri; Bernardo, Foden, Doku; Alvarez
UNAVAILABLE: Stones (Injured), Haaland (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Carson (Illness), Akanji (Injured), Phillips (Illness), Grealish (Illness), Bernardo (Illness)
THE PREDICTION
Despite Newcastle's recent struggles, their previous 1-0 triumph at the Etihad this season against underscores their potential and resilience. However, City are playing much the better football right now, and anything other than a win for the visitors would be a surprise.
TIP: MAN CITY TO WIN
