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Kevin de Bruyne warms up ahead of his side’s clash at Newcastle
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Newcastle United and Manchester City return to Premier League action this evening after FA Cup success last weekend as they look to achieve their aims in the league.
Eddie Howe’s hosts have lost their last three league games to slip away from the top-four race amid a difficult run of injuries and need a positive result to avoid a further tumble.
Pep Guardiola’s Man City, meanwhile, are in better form and have a game in hand on the sides above them. This gives them the perfect opportunity to put pressure on league leaders Liverpool and fellow front-runners Aston Villa.
Villa face a tough trip to Everton on Sunday while Jurgen Klopp’s side do not play until next weekend in this split round of fixtures
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Eddie Howe will want to get the best out of his side, and without any further injuries, with 10 players currently unavailable for the Newcastle manager either through injury or suspension.
He was also saying midweek that the club, as a result of the Financial Fair Play restrictions do not have the ability to sign the likes of Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke who has been linked to the club.
Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 17:17
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The fans are also seemingly in the mood:
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Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 17:13
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Here are some photos from around the game as we are just 20 minutes away from kick off:
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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Chairman of Newcastle is in attendance
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The players warm up in the freezing conditions
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Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 17:10
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When asked what is needed in this match, Howe said: “Firstly, out of possession, we’ve got to be very good, whatever phase we’re in. Whether that’s out of possession, pressing or defending slightly deeper, we have to get those details right. We can’t leave spaces for them to play in because they’ll kill you.
“So hopefully we can get it right, it’s easier said than done. Of course, we have to give them a problem and our attacking players have to function today, we have to be a threat because I think these games if you’re not then it’s very difficult.”
Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 17:05
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When asked about the loss of Joelinton, Howe said: “I think we lose a bit of physicality and drive, and steel in our midfield, it’s a big loss for us because he’s been that driving force, he’s very good under a high press and he’s very good out of possession, and he also chips in with a lot of our goals.
“So that’s going to be a miss for us but Lewis (Miley) comes back into the team and he’s been magnificent for us and hopefully we can still cope.”
He added: “I think the training has been good, we’ve enjoyed the week. A good vibe around the city, and a good vibe around the players this week so we’re happy with our preparation.”
Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 17:00
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Eddie Howe spoke to TNT Sports ahead of the clash: “It’s Manchester City. I think it’s very difficult to know with their line-up quite how they’re going to play.
“And they’re that type of team, you’re always guessing to a degree come kick off but we need to get our part right and deliver a really high-quality game.”
Sonia Twigg13 January 2024 16:46
Newcastle v Man City team news
Newcastle have confirmed that Tino Livramento misses out today due to illness. Otherwise it’s the team we more or less expected, with Joelinto being added to the Magpies injury list this week.
For Man City, there was speculation that Kevin de Bruyne may start but he’ll come off the bench. Jeremy Doku is fit enough to be back in the starting XI though which is a big boon for City. Erling Haaland is still injured, so Julian Alvarez continues up top with Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and dOku the other attacking starters.
Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Doku; Alvarez
Luke Baker13 January 2024 16:40
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Here are the teams for today’s clash
Luke Baker13 January 2024 16:35
Newcastle vs Man City predictions: Premier League betting tips, odds and free bets
Newcastle United and Manchester City will duel it out at St. James’ Park in their Premier League clash tonight (5.30pm, TNT Sports 1).
The Magpies were able to breathe a huge sigh of relief when ending their run of three straight defeats in all competitions last time out, defeating rivals Sunderland 3-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at the Stadium of Light.
Newcastle must now turn their attention back to the Premier League, where their form has resulted in a tumble down the standings. The visit of the reigning champions will not be welcomed by a side still trying to rediscover their rhythm, while coping with a long injury list.
City have won their last five and will be entering the game full of confidence after easing past Huddersfield in their FA Cup third-round tie.
Football betting sites have installed City as favourites for the game, while the hosts can be backed at 9/2 to emerge with the three points.
Here are our tips and predictions for the latest iteration of Newcastle vs Manchester City.
Luke Baker13 January 2024 16:26
Early Man City team news
Manchester City, by contrast, were boosted by the returns of Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku in the FA Cup, but Erling Haaland could miss the rest of January with his foot injury not healing as hoped.
De Bruyne is a candidate to start after an impressive cameo against Huddersfield; John Stones remains absent.
Predicted Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Rodri; Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Grealish; Alvarez
Luke Baker13 January 2024 16:19