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Newcastle United vs. Manchester City
This weekend two original traditional clubs from England will meet in the Premier League, but in recent years they sold the club and put sporting success above tradition. The Magpies, Newcastle United, welcome the serial champions Man City. The Skyblues are the reigning champions and have won four of the last five English league titles. This summer, the squad was strengthened again with Erling Haaland. City have won their first two games in commanding fashion and are now top of the table.
But Newcastle’s start to the season was also successful, they won their opener against promoted Nottingham Forest. On the last matchday, they drew goalless at Brighton. Accordingly, they have not conceded a goal yet either, just like Pep Guardiola’s team. Find out who we think is more likely to concede their first defeat of the season in this Newcastle – Man City tip.
Newcastle – Man City info:
– Date & Time: 21/08/2022, 17:30.
– Venue: St. James’ Park (Newcastle)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 3
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Newcastle Form & Balance Check
After a turbulent last season that saw them almost relegated from the Premier League and the Saudi Arabian club takeover, this season is expected to be much smoother. They kicked off against promoted Nottingham Forest, who were beaten 2-0 in relatively commanding fashion. The defence was already the guarantor of success in the final spurt of last season, and the Magpies are also convincing with their defensive work this season. Accordingly, the contract with coach Howe was recently extended. On the last matchday, they drew 0-0 at Brighton. Thus, the start has been quite successful.
Is the long-term establishment as a top team realistic?
The aim of selling the club was for Newcastle to be one of the top sides in England in the long term. Their opponents in this fixture, Man City, have proved that this construct can work. But it is not a short-term process, because the Skyblues have also needed a few years to build up this dominance. Currently, the squad is well-stocked and is set to be strengthened. Nevertheless, it would be important if those in charge make sensible decisions and not hasty ones.
Newcastle facts & analysis
– Apart from Man City, they are the only team yet to concede a goal.
– At the moment Newcastle are fifth in the table
– On average, the fewest goals have been scored in the Magpies’ games in the first two matchdays
Man City form & balance check
Who is going to stop the Citizens? It’s a question the other Premier League teams have been asking themselves for several years. Only Liverpool won the league once in 2020, otherwise the Skyblues have owned the trophy in four of the last five years. This summer, they strengthened again with Erling Haaland and signed a real nine. The brawny Norwegian had a good start to the season with three goals. However, it is clear that Haaland is still a bit of a stranger to Man City’s system of play. As long as he scores his goals, it shouldn’t bother the club or the player too much. So far things are going well and City have started the season with two wins.
Internationally, Man City is running behind the claims
As everyone who follows international football knows, winning the top flight has been the Skyblues’ big goal for some time. In 2021, they failed to reach the final, and last season they were eliminated by Real Madrid in the semi-finals after they had thought they had reached the final. Last season’s exit in particular really hurt the team, as they had everything in their own hands and threw it away within two minutes. This year, however, City have improved their position and expanded their squad. Accordingly, the big goal must be to finally win the Champions League.
Man City facts & analysis
– Apart from Arsenal, the only team to have won both opening games.
– Have not conceded a goal yet
– Top of the table with 6:0 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 19 August 2022
It’s been almost like clockwork for both of them recently, so we don’t expect any performance-related changes. For the Magpies, we expect the same starting eleven that picked up a point against Brighton. Joelinton may rotate out for a more defensive player, but the Brazilian has been doing well of late. The Skyblues are one of those teams where you can rarely be sure how the team will ultimately line up. But their opening performances were very good, so we don’t really expect any changes here either.
Newcastle – Man City direct comparison & Statistics
The two have faced each other a whopping 150 times in the Premier League so far, and City’s dominance in recent years has seen them move past them in the head-to-head comparison. They have won 62 times in direct comparison, while the Magpies have 53 victories.
– City have won all of their last five games against Newcastle.
– Four of those five wins have been to nil
– Newcastle have won only one of their last 29 direct duels
