Newcastle vs Manchester City
Pep Guardiola is still missing some of his best players including his productive striker Erling Haaland. Kevin De Bruyne, who has recovered from injury, is also not in today's main line-up, but he is available as a substitute. This is a match that Manchester City must win to maintain the points gap with Liverpool to 2 points. However, Newcastle who playing at home, will also try to stop its current negative trend after losing 3 consecutive matches.
Manchester City have a good chance of winning and it will be a must to try today. Then from that, Manchester City also have to be careful and not be too confident, let alone underestimate Newcastle. They have a big mission to get full points at home, even 1 point will be very valuable today.
Newcastle United currently stationed 10th position on the league table but they have strong hope of bouncing back to significant positions by triumphing against the Citizens. More 20 minutes for the game to kick-off. It's Newcastle vs Manchester City at the St James' Park. This is one of the top match for Eddie Howe and he won't give up so easily as expected, he's ready to bring on the big fight tonight. Pep Guardiola knows the squad he's using to face Eddie Howe, he's careful because Newcastle United doesn't seem to be any random opponent.
If you check the current score line, it is as if the world is crashing down on Manchester City. Newcastle is leading them two goals to one as at 40th minutes. Who would believe that Newcastle that have been struggling to remain in the league will dare score a goal against the defending champion. The painful part for Manchester City is that they scored first one for the home side to equalize and score again within an interval of two minutes. If the match end this way, it will be clear that the bookies will smile to the bank as Manchester City's hope of winning the league will start becoming dashed.