Manchester Metropolis, contemporary off one other collapse, tackle Newcastle on the Etihad in a contest which may have an enormous bearing on the Premier League’s top-four race.
The Cityzens appeared destined to take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of their Champions League play-off with Actual Madrid on Tuesday evening, however inexplicably conceded twice within the dying embers of the competition to depart them with a mountain to climb in Madrid.
Metropolis supporters have grown aware of such capitulations this time period, and their sharp decline in 2024/25 leaves them chasing a Champions League berth versus a fifth-straight league title.
Pep Guardiola’s facet are fifth within the desk however degree on factors with their upcoming opponents. With Chelsea two factors forward however stumbling within the new 12 months, Saturday is an enormous sport for each groups.
Newcastle had proven indicators of faltering within the league, however their spirits have been boosted by back-to-back wins in two home cup competitions. They’ve booked their place within the Carabao Cup last are are into the fifth spherical of the FA Cup.
The Magpies will profit from having the week off heading into Saturday’s sport, however the job stays daunting for the away facet. They have not received away at Man Metropolis within the Premier League since 2000.
Right here is 90min’s information to the sport.
Man Metropolis vs Newcastle head-to-head outcomes (final 5 video games)
Present type (all competitions)
Man Metropolis | Newcastle |
|---|---|
Man Metropolis 2-3 Actual Madrid – 11/02/25 | Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle – 08/02/25 |
Leyton Orient 1-2 Man Metropolis – 08/02/25 | Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal – 05/02/25 |
Arsenal 5-1 Man Metropolis – 02/02/25 | Newcastle 1-2 Fulham – 01/02/25 |
Man Metropolis 3-1 Membership Brugge – 29/01/25 | Southampton 1-3 Newcastle – 25/01/25 |
Man Metropolis 3-1 Chelsea – 25/01/25 | Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth – 18/01/25 |
Nation | TV channel/reside stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised – reside radio commentary on Metropolis’s official web site and BBC Radio Newcastle (audio broadcast solely) |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Man Metropolis suffered a pair extra damage setbacks in midweek as Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji had been each pressured off. Neither participant is prone to play a job this weekend.
Nonetheless, John Stones acquired via 90 minutes towards Actual Madrid and ought to be in competition for an additional begin alongside Ruben Dias. Nathan Ake’s minutes are being managed given his damage woes this season.
Nico Gonzalez was an unused substitute within the week after struggling a knock at Leyton Orient. He ought to get minutes within the tank on Saturday. Omar Marmoush is poised for a return to the beginning XI, however Guardiola additionally has Jeremy Doku obtainable.
Man Metropolis predicted lineup vs Actual Madrid (4-1-4-1): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Stones; Savinho, Foden, Gundogan, Marmoush; Haaland.
Anthony Gordon and Sven Botman each missed final week’s 3-2 win at Birmingham within the FA Cup, whereas Dan Burn was pressured off with a groin subject.
Nonetheless, Howe has confirmed that Gordon has recovered from a thigh damage and will likely be obtainable this weekend. Botman will not be out for the lengthy haul however will miss Saturday’s sport, and there have been optimistic updates concerning Burn. The towering defender is merely a doubt for the journey to the Etihad.
Harvey Barnes stays sidelined for the guests, whereas Joelinton is not anticipated to be again till subsequent month.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Man Metropolis (4-3-3): Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Corridor; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.
There was a interval on Tuesday when Metropolis seemed like their domineering previous selves, however their distinct points had been ultimately laid naked. They’re far much less environment friendly at retaining possession and utilizing passes as a method of defensive management, and are struggling mightily with out the ball.
Nonetheless, their assault has been rosier in 2025, and they need to have pleasure towards a Newcastle defence which has floundered in current Premier League outings. Howe’s facet seemed drained earlier than an much more worse for put on Arsenal crew rocked up at St James’ Park ten days in the past.
Anticipate each groups to undergo on Saturday, with neither outfit capable of comprise the opposite. When it is all mentioned and finished, the spoils might be shared.
