Manchester City have managed to win the 2020-21 Premier League trophy thanks to Man United dropping points against Leicester City on Tuesday so they really do not have much to play for on Friday when they take on Newcastle United.
Newcastle United have also managed to secure another stay in the top flight but they will still want to go into this game with all guns blazing since a win against City could help them move towards the top half of the table.
Man City are expected to play a second-fiddle side on Friday night so things will become a lot easier for the Magpies which is why Steve Bruce will be dreaming of a potential win against the newly crowned champions.
Also, Manchester City do not have a very sleek record against Newcastle since they have stumbled a few time in the past couple of seasons and given they have not much to achieve, Pep Guardiola will not be sweating too much.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City:
Kick-off: Friday 14 October 2021 20:00 PM – UK Time.
Stadium: St James’ Park.
Referee: Kevin Friend. Assistants: Simon Beck, Adrian Holmes.
Fourth official: Lee Mason. VAR: Darren England. Assistant VAR: Harry Lennard.
Head to Head:
Newcastle United wins: 8
Draws: 8
Manchester City wins: 25
Previous Meetings:
Saturday 26 December 2020 – Man City 2-0 NUFC
Wednesday 08 July 2020 – Man City 5-0 NUFC
Saturday 30 November 2019 – NUFC 2-2 Man City
Tuesday 29 January 2019 – NUFC 2-1 Man City
Injuries & Suspensions:
Newcastle United:
Jamaal Lascelles – Ruled Out
Fabian Schar – Ruled Out
Ryan Fraser – Ruled Out
Karl Darlow – Ruled Out
Elliott Anderson – Ruled Out
Callum Wilson – Ruled Out
Isaac Hayden – Ruled Out
Manchester City:
No injuries or suspensions.
Trivia:
- Newcastle United have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 home matches in the Premier League.
2. Manchester City have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Newcastle in all competition.
3. Man City have been drawing at half time and winning at full time in 5 of their last 7 away matches.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City prediction:
Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City.
Betting Odds:
NUFC win: 11.5
Draw: 6
Man City win: 1.31
Trivia & Stats via Whoscored.com and Premier League’s official website.
