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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
There will be no winter break in the Premier League. When the 18th matchday is played on Sunday with Newcastle United and Manchester City, the 18th matchday follows on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. A full programme on the island! It was particularly crowded in the Newcastle United goal recently. The Magpies lost 0:4 and 1:3 against Leicester City and Liverpool and consequently could not move away from the penultimate place in the table. Changing that will be a Herculean task against Manchester City.
The Skyblues thrashed Leeds United 7-0 last Saturday to record their seventh successive win. Pep Guardiola’s side now lead the Premier League with 41 points. Newcastle will be looking for their eighth successive win. Find out whether the Magpies can hold out against the Citizens in our Newcastle – Man City betting tip.
Newcastle – Man City Info
– Date & Time: 19.12.2021, 15:15 Uhr
– Venue: Newcastle, St. James Park
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 18
– TV coverage: Sky
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
Newcastle United must continue to look strong to avoid being the richest club in the world who will only play in League 2. It would be the story of the season if the Magpies were relegated despite a billion-dollar takeover by Saudi Arabia. Admittedly, Newcastle have not yet been able to buy, but they will probably start churning the transfer market properly from 01 January. Until then, however, the sporting situation could look subterranean. After 16 games, Newcastle have only 10 points and are tied with Norwich at the bottom of the table. Only the better goal difference keeps the Magpies in 19th place in the table.
Change of coach without effect?
Newcastle have won just one game since Eddie Howe took over on matchday 12. The Englishman’s record shows 3 defeats, 2 draws and only one win. The second defeat, which took place last Sunday, is particularly painful. Newcastle went down 4-0 against Leicester and could not build on their 1-0 victory over Burnley. The victory over Burnley was Newcastle’s first win of the season. The Magpies also had to play during the week. They suffered another defeat in Liverpool with 1:3. With 34 goals conceded, the Magpies have the worst defence in the Premier League.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– Newcastle are 19th in the table.
– The Magpies have picked up just one win from 17 games this season
– No other team conceded as many goals
Man City Form & Balance Check
Manchester City are clearly on course for another championship just before the end of the first leg. With 41 points, the team of coach Pep Guardiola is still one point ahead of Liverpool FC. At the moment, the Skyblues once again cannot be stopped. Manchester City have now won seven Premier League games in a row, dispatching Leeds United 7-0 last Saturday. Anything other than a win at the Magpies would be a disappointment.
Offensive and defensive running
Once again, it shows the importance of a good balance between defence and offence. While City revealed defensive problems last season, the Skyblues are showing a different face this season. The Citizens have only conceded 9 goals. This means that Pep Guardiola is currently coaching the best defence in the Premier League. In addition, the offensive is not inferior to the defensive in these values. With 40 goals in 16 games, City are currently the most successful offensive team after Chelsea. The Blues are at 45 goals, but have conceded 3 more.
Man City facts & analysis
– Manchester City lead the Premier League
– 7 games in a row the Skyblues have won
– With only 9 goals conceded, City have the best defence in the league
Predicted line-up – last update on 17 December 2021
Under coach Eddie Howe, Newcastle are expected to play organised football. With a classic 4-4-2 formation, there should be a clear division of roles between defence and offence. In addition, the Magpies are deep in possession of the ball, which is why the opponent has to play through two four-man defences in order to score.
Pep Guardiola has his team in the usual 4-3-3 formation. Manchester City dominate their opponents and create goal-threatening situations with balls behind the last defensive chain. Most recently, Leeds were overrun, which is why City were able to score seven goals.
Newcastle – Man City direct comparison & stats
Newcastle United and Manchester City have met 149 times. In this duel, the Skyblues earned the more positive record. City have won 61 matches, whereas the Magpies have only won 53. A further 35 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew 4-3 in Man City’s favour.
Man City have won 4 games in a row against Newcastle.
– Newcastle have failed to win 5 games in a row.
– Newcastle last won against City in 2019.
– Man City have lost only one of their last 10 encounters
