Newcastle United vs. Manchester City: Expected Lineups, Injuries, Predictions, Head-to-Head Stats & More

The second half of the 2023–24 Premier League season is just around the corner. Among the nail-biting fixtures that are lined up for this weekend is Newcastle United vs. Manchester City. Both the elites will be tussling each other for three points at St. James’ Park on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 17:30 GMT. 

Pep Guardiola‘s side ended the first half of the season in 3rd place on the table. With 40 points, they are only behind Liverpool (45) and Aston Villa (42) and will strive to close the gap. On the other hand, Eddie Howe’s side has dropped to 9th place with 28 points. 

Injury news- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City

Newcastle United: With nine players ruled out, Newcastle United has by far the most injury concerns in this match. Nick Pope- the goalie, Matt Targett and Javier Manquillo- the defenders, will miss the match. Additionally, the midfield is the hardest area for Newcastle in terms of injuries, as Elliot Anderson and Joe Willock are currently recuperating and Sandro Tonali has been suspended. Furthermore, Harvey Barnes, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, and Callum Wilson will not be present in the attack.

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola might be tense with his side’s injury list. The former Barcelona coach may not have Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Kalvin Phillips, and Scott Carson. Although De Bruyne made a cameo appearance in the recent FA Cup clash against Huddersfield, he can be used as a substitute. Akanji will also be assessed before the match. 

Expected Starting XI- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City

Newcastle United: Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Jamie Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff; Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

Manchester City: Ederson; Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji (doubt), Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol; Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, Phil Foden; Jeremy Doku, Julian Alvarez, Jack Grealish.

Head-to-head- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City

Matches played: 47 

Won by Newcastle United: 9

Won by Manchester City: 31

Draw: 7

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Predictions for Newcastle United vs. Manchester City

Both Manchester City and Newcastle United are coming off emphatic wins in the 3rd round of the FA Cup, with Pep Guardiola’s side thrashing Huddersfield 5-0. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s side clinched a 0-3 win against Sunderland. Either side will be eager to take three points home. 

We reckon it will be a hard-fought win for the Cityzens, as they will fly back to Eithad with a 1-2 win. 

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