Augustine MuthuriMan City vs Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday in a crucial Premier League clash. Historically, Newcastle have struggled mightily at the Etihad, failing to win in their last 20 league visits to Manchester City, a streak stretching back to 2000. City have won their last 15 league encounters at the Etihad, scoring 51 goals and conceding just seven in the process.
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Manchester City are coming off a devastating midweek loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League, leaving them with a mountain to climb in the second leg. This defeat compounds their recent struggles, including a 5-1 thrashing by Arsenal in the Premier League. Currently fifth in the table, City face a daunting run of fixtures, making this match against Newcastle a must-win. The mood at the Etihad is low, and pressure is mounting on Pep Guardiola and his players.
Newcastle United, in contrast, are enjoying a successful period. They recently reached the EFL Cup final and are still in contention in the FA Cup. While they’ve had some setbacks in the Premier League, back-to-back defeats against Bournemouth and Fulham, they remain a strong contender for a top-five finish. A victory at the Etihad would be a massive boost to their Champions League aspirations.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played 193 Manchester City Wins 78 Draws 42 Newcastle United Wins 73
Man City Team News
Jack Grealish is a doubt after being injured mid-week. Nico González could make his home debut. Several other players, including Abdukodir Khusanov, Omar Marmoush, and Vitor Reis, are pushing for starting spots. Manuel Akanji’s status is also uncertain after being substituted at halftime against Real Madrid. Predicted Man City XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Kovačić, Nico; Foden, Silva, Marmoush; Håland. Player to Watch: Erling Braut Håland (27 goals this season)
Newcastle United Team News
Newcastle have significant defensive concerns with Sven Botman and Dan Burn both injured. Emil Krafth is likely to fill in at center-back. Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, and Harvey Barnes are all doubtful. Nick Pope is vying for a starting spot in goal after returning from injury. Predicted Newcastle XI (4-3-3): Dúbravka; Livramento, Krafth, Schär, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Willock; Murphy, Gordon, Isak. Player to Watch: Alexander Isak (19 goals this season)
Prediction
Despite their poor record at the Etihad, Newcastle are backed to pull off a shock victory. Their strong form and Manchester City’s recent struggles suggest they have a real chance. Newcastle’s free week to prepare could also be a crucial factor. Predicted Score: Manchester City 1-2 Newcastle United
How to watch on TV: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK. In the USA, it will be on Peacock. In Canada, it will be on Fubo Sports Network Canada. How to stream: Streaming options are the same as TV: No UK stream. Peacock in the USA, fuboTV Canada in Canada. Kick-off time: Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 15:00 GMT (10:00 EDT, 7:00 PST).
