The reigning English champions return to home competitors after a midweek continental conflict as they welcome Newcastle United into the Etihad Stadium.
Within the midweek, Manchester Metropolis hosted Actual Madrid for the primary leg of the knockout spherical of the UEFA Champions League, trying to get the higher hand within the opening match of the set. Regardless of taking an early lead because of an Erling Haaland penalty, Kylian Mbappe leveled the match within the sixtieth minute.
The Norwegian striker would put the Sky Blues forward as soon as once more, earlier than the Frenchman would strike once more earlier than former Cityzen Brahim Diaz put the sport to mattress within the additional time, ending the match, 2-3.
Their opponents on Saturday come into the match on a successful streak. They’ve taken down Arsenal within the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final and Birmingham Metropolis within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup, because of scoring efforts from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson.
The match is about to have implications for the league desk, as the 2 sides at present sit degree on factors within the desk, with the Cityzens taking the leg up as a consequence of objective distinction.
Forward of kick-off, that is all the pieces that you must know!
Match Particulars
Manchester Metropolis tackle Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon on the Etihad Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 (UK).
Crew Information
Manuel Akanji won’t be part of Saturday’s match or any of Manchester Metropolis’s fixtures within the foreseeable future after struggling an abductor harm within the midweek match in opposition to Actual Madrid.
Pep Guardiola supplied a proof about his restoration course of, stating that he’ll quickly obtain surgical procedure.
“He’ll bear surgical procedure on Saturday, and will likely be 8-10 weeks out,” defined the Catalan.
Whereas the Swiss defender gained’t be part of Saturday’s match, the identical will not be mentioned for Jack Grealish, who might function after coming off early within the midweek.
“I don’t know if he’ll be prepared tomorrow,” acknowledged Guardiola, “We are going to see and assess within the subsequent hours.”
Nico Gonzalez might make an look in opposition to the Magpies on Saturday, after sitting out of Wednesday night time’s match.
“He arrived with slightly ache particularly in opposition to Madrid he was not absolutely match, however daily he’s getting higher,” mentioned Guardiola.
Head to Head
The Cityzens have taken the higher hand of their earlier three matches, successful two of them and drawing their most up-to-date match in September 2024.
Statistics
Manchester Metropolis have misplaced simply one in every of their final 34 Premier League video games in opposition to Newcastle (W27 D6), happening 2-1 at St James’ Park in January 2019.
Newcastle have misplaced their final 15 Premier League away video games in opposition to Man Metropolis, failing to attain in any of their final 5. General, they’re winless in 20 away league video games in opposition to the Residents (D2 L18) since a 1-0 win at Maine Highway in September 2000.
Manchester Metropolis have gained their final 15 Premier League dwelling video games in opposition to Newcastle – solely three groups have had longer such successful runs in opposition to an opponent in English top-flight historical past: Everton in opposition to Fulham (22 from 1961 to 2018), Aston Villa in opposition to Sheffield United (16 from 1903 to 1921) and Manchester United in opposition to Luton (16 from 1955 to 2023, nonetheless ongoing).
Manchester Metropolis have scored in every of their final 32 Premier League video games in opposition to Newcastle – solely three groups have had an extended scoring streak in opposition to an opponent in English top-flight historical past: Chelsea in opposition to Newcastle (37 from 1933 to 1969), Tottenham in opposition to Newcastle (35 from 1922 to 1961) and Everton in opposition to Blackburn (34 from 1925 to 1962).
Newcastle United have gained every of their final 4 Premier League video games on the highway; they final gained 5 in succession in October 1994, the one earlier time they’ve performed so within the competitors.
Methods to Watch
For viewers in the UK, the match between Manchester Metropolis and Newcastle United won’t be televised as a result of 3PM blackout.
Viewers in the USA can view Saturday’s match on Peacock, with kick-off slated for 10:00 a.m. EST.
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