Manchester City is riding high after securing four consecutive victories across all competitions, boasting an impressive goal tally of 13-3. Manager Pep Guardiola seems to be enjoying the team’s success, even taking the opportunity to share a few light-hearted comments ahead of a pivotal match.
Following their recent 3-0 win over Liverpool, City has decided to maintain an unchanged lineup, demonstrating their confidence and consistency. In contrast, Newcastle United has made three alterations to their starting eleven after their 3-1 loss to Brentford. Tino Livramento, Fabian Schär, and Lewis Hall will step in for the injured Kieran Trippier, the suspended Dan Burn, and the benched Sven Botman.
Historically, Newcastle has struggled against Manchester City, having won just once in their last 35 league clashes, with a staggering 28 losses to their name. Manager Eddie Howe has faced City 18 times in the league, with a dismal record of only 2 draws and 16 defeats. This worrisome trend places immense pressure on the Magpies, who will be looking to break free from this cycle.
Further complicating Newcastle’s endeavor is the fact that City has found the net in each of their last 33 league encounters with the Magpies. This remarkable streak is surpassed in English top-flight history by only three other teams, all of whom have had similar dominance over Newcastle. The need for the Toon to turn their fortunes around has never been more apparent.
With Erling Haaland in spectacular form, having netted 14 goals in domestic competitions this season and a staggering 32 in total across 20 matches, Newcastle’s task becomes even more daunting. The stage is set for what promises to be an electrifying match, as kick-off approaches at 5:30 PM GMT. The Toon Army will undoubtedly hold onto hope as their team looks to defy the odds and create a seismic shift in their long-standing rivalry with City.