Football, Antaranews – This weekend, the Premier League will be back with another round of games as Newcastle United vs Manchester City takes on Pep guardiola’s Manchester City team in an important match at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle United is currently in 9th place in Premier League rankings and has not performed well so far in this season. This week, the home team beat Sunderland 3-0 in the FA Cup and they will feel confident going into this match.
Manchester City is currently in third position in the table and has been impressive so far this season. Cityzens beat Huddersfield Town 5-0 in their last game. They will be looking to repeat that result at the weekend.
Manchester City has improved over the past few weeks, and they will want to make use of this impressive form at the weekend. Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and others have been able to shine this year and they will be looking to impress in this match.
Newcastle United has not lived up to expectations in the current season. They will have to perform at their peak to even stand a shot of winning this game. Manchester City is the stronger team and they should win the game.
Guardiola confirmed De Bruyne’s readiness to play his first game since August after his return from a hamstring problem. Erling Haaland and John Stones remain out, while Jack Grealish remains a doubt because of illness.
Manuel Akanji, who was taken off the pitch in the Huddersfield match with a injury to his knee, is also doubtful. He has returned to the training ground this week. Bernardo Silva, and Kalvin Philips, both of whom missed the previous game due to sickness, should be able to play this weekend.
Ederson will replace Stefan Ortega in the goal, and Rodri may be joined by Mateo Kovacic, or Rico Lewis, in midfield.
Bernardo, who is expected to return from injury soon, could replace Oscar Bobb at the right flank. He would join Foden and Alvarez on the left side. Foden has been in excellent form scoring four goals in four games.
Lineups Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Newcastle United possible starting lineup:Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Manchester City starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, Foden, Grealish; Alvarez
Prediction Score Newcastle United vs Manchester United
Prediction: Newcastle United 1 – 2 Manchester City