Newcastle Vs Manchester City: Match Preview, Team News and Betting Tips

Manchester Citys pursuit of a third consecutive Premier League title faces a difficult test when they travel to face Newcastle United at St. James Park.

The defending champions are nine points behind leaders Liverpool after just 13 games played in the season so far. Pep Guardiola’s side has lost just once in their last five league fixtures, against Liverpool at Anfield.

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Meanwhile Newcastle United lost their last league match away to Aston Villa on Monday. The team is however strong at home and has not lost in their past five matches in their own turf.

Team News

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Manchester City will be without first-choice striker Sergio Aguero who is out with a thigh injury. The citizens will also be without ling term absentees Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte who are out with long term knee injuries. Gabriele Jesus will deputize for Aguero in the striking role.

Meanwhile, Newcastle will be without Yedlin and Matt Richie for the match.

Match Facts

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Newcastle are vying to secure back-to-back Premier League victories over Manchester City for the first time since November 2003. They ended a 22-match winless run in this fixture with a 2-1 victory at St James’ Park in January.

Riyad Mahrez has been directly involved in 10 goals in his 11 City starts in all competitions this season, scoring four and setting up six. He has scored 49 Premier League goals in his career.

Betting Preview

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Manchester City simply cannot afford to lose points. The visitors will, however, be wary of Newcastle’s impressive record at home and the outcome of last season’s encounter.

City has not kept a clean sheet in their last five matches which could continue once more on Saturday.

TIP: Manchester City to win and both teams to score at a combined odd of @2.77

The match kicks off at 3.30 PM East African Time.

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