Can Newcastle hold its own against a champion? On September 28, the Magpies will face Manchester City at St. James' Park. Though Newcastle has the home advantage, City is still seen as the favorite. Many expect Pep Guardiola’s team to comfortably take all three points, even on the road.
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Even with Newcastle’s recent progress, they’ve still been an easy opponent for Manchester City. In their last 10 Premier League games, Newcastle has only taken points from City twice, both times in draws (2-2; 3-3). Interestingly, in their last five matches across all competitions, the teams have only scored against each other once.
### Newcastle Update
Before the last gameweek, Newcastle was a bit of an enigma. Despite lackluster performances, they were still managing to secure results. However, their trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage changed everything. What many expected to be a straightforward match turned into a challenging outing, with Fulham emerging as the stronger side and claiming a well-deserved victory. Even a goal from Harvey Barnes couldn’t turn the tide for Newcastle.
Though they remain near the top of the table, maintaining that position will be difficult. With Botman and Lascelles sidelined due to injury, their defense is facing significant challenges. Meanwhile, Miley and Wilson's contributions in attack could prove vital as they look to bounce back in upcoming matches.
### Manchester City Update
The recent match against Arsenal was a tough blow for Manchester City, not only snapping their winning streak but also resulting in a significant injury to Rodri. Having just returned from an extended absence, he suffered a serious ligament injury, which poses a serious threat to City’s title aspirations and presents a challenging situation for Pep Guardiola.
In addition to Rodri’s setback, both Bobb and Ake are sidelined with injuries, and De Bruyne's availability for the next match remains uncertain. Despite these challenges, City managed to secure a 2-1 victory over Watford in the League Cup, showcasing their depth even with a rotated squad.
### Goals Predictions
Newcastle’s recent performances raise some eyebrows, yet they’ve managed to score in every match. However, that streak might be at risk. Manchester City, fresh off a draw with Arsenal, could be the team to halt Newcastle's scoring run. Historically, matches between these two often see City winning without conceding, making a bet on both teams not to score a sensible option.
### Corners
Games between Newcastle and City typically generate a high number of corners. In fact, only one of the last seven encounters had fewer than ten corners. With City averaging 13.6 corners per match and Newcastle at 11.4 this season, we anticipate another high total. Therefore, we predict there will be over 9.5 corners in the upcoming match.
### Scores24 Prediction for Newcastle vs. Manchester City
Given Newcastle's current form, it's hard to envision them pulling off an upset against the league leaders. Despite their injury woes, City is favored to win. Haaland has had a week to recharge and will be poised to add to his impressive tally. Newcastle’s defense may struggle to contain him and his teammates, so we predict a decisive 3-0 victory for Manchester City. For our bet, we’ll keep it simple: a straightforward win for City.
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