Manchester City is set to face Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League match at St. James’s Park this Saturday evening. City recently secured a dominant 3-0 win over reigning champions Liverpool, narrowing Arsenal’s league lead to just four points. Under Pep Guardiola’s guidance, City aims to reclaim the Premier League title after a four-season reign from 2020 to 2024.
Match Overview: Newcastle vs. Man City Showdown
This weekend’s matchup poses a challenge for Manchester City. The team has historically struggled on its visits to St. James’s Park, winning only once in their last four encounters. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s success has primarily stemmed from their strong home performances, although they have struggled away, currently sitting 14th in the league. Newcastle has lost their last two league matches.
Match Statistics and Recent Form
- Newcastle’s Last Five Matches:
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle (Nov 9, 2025)
- Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Club (Nov 5, 2025)
- West Ham 3-1 Newcastle (Nov 2, 2025)
- Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham (Oct 29, 2025)
- Newcastle 2-1 Fulham (Oct 25, 2025)
- Manchester City’s Last Five Matches:
- Man City 3-0 Liverpool (Nov 9, 2025)
- Man City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund (Nov 5, 2026)
- Swansea 1-3 Man City (Oct 29, 2025)
- Aston Villa 1-0 Man City (Oct 26, 2025)
- Man City 3-1 Bournemouth (Oct 2, 2025)
Team News and Injuries
Newcastle’s head coach, Eddie Howe, announced several injury concerns. Dan Burn will miss the match due to suspension. Yoane Wissa remains sidelined with a knee injury, possibly affecting his participation in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Anthony Gordon is also a doubt, while Sandro Tonali and Nick Woltemade are ready for action. Newcastle’s expected lineup is:
- Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
In contrast, Manchester City faces minimal injury issues. Rodri and Mateo Kovačić are the only absentees. Kovačić is dealing with a setback in his recovery from an Achilles injury that may sideline him until March. City is likely to maintain their winning momentum with an unchanged lineup from the match against Liverpool:
- Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; González; Bernardo, Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Match Predictions
Newcastle United will be motivated as they seek to secure points after a disappointing run of form. However, given Manchester City’s recent performance, they are expected to perform well. With their skilled players and strategies, City is seen as favorites to win. A competitive match is anticipated, with predictions suggesting a scoreline of Newcastle 1 – 2 Manchester City.
Stay tuned to El-Balad for the latest updates and analysis on this Premier League clash.
