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The upcoming Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City is set to be an intriguing clash.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, January 13, 2024, kicking off at 5:30 p.m. UK time at St. James' Park.
Recent Form
Newcastle United, currently positioned ninth in the league, recently secured a 3-0 victory against Sunderland in the FA Cup, which could give them a much-needed confidence boost.
However, their league form has been less impressive, having lost four of their last five matches, including a 4-2 defeat at Liverpool.
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Manchester City, on the other hand, is in third place in the league standings and has been performing strongly.
They are on a five-game winning streak across all competitions, including a dominant 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup. They are undefeated in their last four league matches, winning three of them.
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Team News and Potential Line-Ups
Newcastle faces a challenging situation with several key players, including Nick Pope, Matt Targett, Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, Joe Willock, and Elliot Anderson, ruled out due to injuries. However, Joelinton might be fit in time for the match.
Manchester City will miss John Stones due to an ankle problem, but Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips are expected to return. Erling Haaland remains a doubt for the game.
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Possible line-ups include:
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento; Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff; Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak.
Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol; Rodri, Bernardo Silva; Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku; Julian Alvarez.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Historically, Manchester City has had the upper hand over Newcastle United, with 76 wins out of 190 matches played between the two teams. Newcastle has managed 73 victories.
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In recent times, Newcastle has struggled against City, winning only one of their last 32 Premier League matches against them.
Playing Styles and Tactics
Manchester City is known for their attacking prowess and ball possession style, often dominating games with their intricate passing and movement. Newcastle United will likely rely on a solid defensive setup and look to exploit any opportunities on the counter-attack.
Betting Tips and Prediction
An away win for Manchester City is the likely outcome, with expectations of a game featuring over 2.5 goals. Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden are players to watch, with Alvarez tipped to score.
How to Watch
The match will be available to watch on the SuperSport channel on DSTV
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