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Manchester City vs Newcastle: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match
Manchester City's troubled season suffered another blow in midweek when they let slip a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid with five minutes to go, only to lose 3-2 in their Champions League play-off.
This weekend they face a crucial clash in making sure they are part of Europe's elite next season when they take on fellow Champions League chasers Newcastle.
Eddie Howe's men are hoping to add to City's woes and bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Fulham in their last league game.
Here's what you need to know about Manchester City and Newcastle ahead of their match.
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Head-to-head and recent statistics
- All-time meetings: 193
- Newcastle wins: 73
- Draws: 42
- Manchester City wins: 78
There have been 193 meetings between the two sides, with Manchester City just shading the head-to-head with 78 wins to 73.
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Team news
(Sources: Injuries , suspensions )
Manchester City
- Injured: Ake, Rodri, Doku, Bobb, Ederson, Gonzalez, Grealish, Akanji
- Suspended: None
Newcastle
- Injured: Barnes, Botman, Burn, Joelinton
- Suspended: None
Manchester City vs Newcastle: What the managers are saying
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City
(via Manchester Evening News )
"14 games, 42 points. A lot of games still to play," he said.
"Every game, not just Newcastle, is important. Chelsea a few weeks ago are a team that we are similar to in terms of points. 13 games left after Newcastle and many points to play for."
Eddie Howe, Newcastle
(via BBC )
"I don't think you can necessarily look at their form over that period of time. I think you have to look at it over a much longer period of time.
"They have been sensational for so many seasons, which is so difficult to do at this level because of the standard of the other teams.
"You never know what is going to happen when you go to any stadium in the Premier League now, so I think that is producing something very interesting this year - but Manchester City are a good team.
"Statistically, they have been very strong at home. They are still the benchmark for me and we will have to produce our best performance to try to get something from this match."
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Prediction
Newcastle are yet to win at the Etihad, and despite City's wobbles it could be three points for the home side.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle
