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| Newcastle United vs Manchester City | September 28, 12:30 GMT+1 |
| Newcastle United odds | 4.9 |
| Manchester City odds | 1.6 |
| Draw | 4.46 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.43/2.47 |
Newcastle’s unbeaten streak ended with a 3-1 defeat against Fulham. Eddie Howe’s team was practically invisible on the field in the first half. The Magpies appeared disjointed and error-prone, which directly contributed to their defeat.
Newcastle were lucky that their mid-week EFL Cup match against Wimbledon was postponed due to severe weather conditions. This unexpected break allows Newcastle to regroup and focus on their upcoming challenge against Manchester City.
Eddie Howe seemed to have made a slight mistake with the lineup in the game against Fulham. Kieran Trippier, Lloyd Kelly, and Joe Willock all delivered poor performances.
In contrast, the introduction of Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali, and Tino Livramento brought a positive shift, suggesting that Howe might consider starting them in future matches to inject more dynamism and control into the team’s midfield and defense.
| Recent Form | LWWWD |
| Key Players to Watch | Alexander Isak, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon |
| Team Strengths | Fast wingers and forwards, mobile midfield |
| Team Weaknesses | Issues in the defence, injury-prone squad |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Alexander Isak (questionable) |
Man City miraculously managed to secure a last-minute draw against Arsenal. When it seemed all was lost, John Stones scored from inside the box – showing the never-say-die attitude that has come to define Pep Guardiola’s side.
The draw was followed by a victory against Watford in the EFL Cup, as City maintained their momentum in domestic competitions.
However, the Cityzens were dealt a massive blow. One of the main contenders for the Ballon d’Or, Rodry, tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the campaign. Notably, Manchester City did not lose a single game last season when Rodri was on the pitch.
Guardiola has already reflected on the issue and said that Rodri can only be replaced by team effort. Kevin De Bruyne is also absent due to an injury so the Spanish manager will have to adapt his tactics and reorganize his team
| Recent Form | WDDWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Erling Haaland, Savinho, Jeremy Doku |
| Team Strengths | Control of the ball, lethal finishing |
| Team Weaknesses | Defensive frailties |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne (questionable) |
Last season, these teams played four matches against each other. Both meetings in the Premier League ended with a minimal victory for Man City. The Cityzens also grabbed a victory in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Newcastle on the other hand beat City in the Carabao Cup. In general, the guests have an advantage in H2H matches, but after the emergence of the Magpies, they have put up more resistance against their opponents.
Bet hereHarvey Barnes has gradually turned into a pivotal player for Newcastle. He hasn’t left the field without scoring a goal in three games in a row.
While the rest of the Magpies’ attack is lacklustre, Barnes is now considered one of the most dangerous players. Swedish forward Alexander Isak will also pose a threat to the defenders.
As for Man City, Erling Haaland continues his excellent form. He has scored in each of the five Premier League games, amassing 10 goals in total, twice as many as anyone else.
Under Eddie Howe Newcastle have been using a 4-3-3 formation. Nothing has changed this season so far. In this system, flanks play a major role and in the midfield, and Newcastle focus on controlling the ball.
Pep Guardiola has alternated between 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 but prefers using the latter mostly. With Erling Haaland’s superior form, he is the sole forward in the system and he actively presses the defenders.
Newcastle’s unbeaten streak is over, but the club should move on. There were plenty of questions about the Magpies’ performance from the start but there are even more worries after the defensive failure in the match against Fulham.
City are not perfect either. The misfires against Arsenal and Inter did not come out of nowhere. However, they are still a much better side than their opponents. Even the loss of Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne is unlikely to cause problems for now.
Erling Haaland has been in spectacular form and scores in almost every match. The new signing Savinho fits well in the team. We think that City are favourites and our pick would be the guests to win with a handicap (-1.5)
In the last round, Erling Haaland scored his 100th Man City goal against Arsenal. The Norwegian was frequently criticized for underperforming in high-profile matches and he finally silenced them, hitting the opener in the first half.
This was the tenth goal in five matches and he is on track to become the top goalscorer again. During his tenure in the Premier League, the Norwegian scored only once against the Magpies. Still we expect Haaland to also get on the scoresheet in this match.
Considering his recent form and lethal finishing, we anticipate another goal from the young striker. Our pick in the upcoming fixture would be Erling Haaland to score anytime.
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