Despite struggling in defence recently, Al Hain-Cole expects Guardiola’s men to claim maximum points against Steve Bruce’s Magpies at St James’ Park
Manchester City will be looking to move back into second place in the Premier League when they travel to St James’ Park on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s men head into the weekend nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool and a single point adrift of Leicester City, who are not in action until Sunday.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City latest odds
Having recorded a big win against Chelsea last time out, they are 1/6 (1.17) favourites with bet365 to move into the top two by coming out on top here.
However, the Magpies pulled off a shock 2-1 victory in this fixture last season, and can be backed at 12/1 (13.00) to ensure lightning strikes twice with another win in this one.
Just one of the last 10 meetings between these sides has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 13/2 (7.50) available on this one finishing up all square.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City team news
Jamaal Lascelles and Matt Ritchie are injured and Florian Lejeune is lacking in fitness, although Sean Longstaff is available once again following suspension.
Sergio Aguero is ruled out after suffering a thigh injury, joining Aymeric Laporte, Leroy Sane and Oleksandr Zinchenko on the sidelines.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City preview
While it may be slightly ambitious to back Steve Bruce’s team to pull off another surprise win against the champions, they may at least fancy their chances of getting on target after failing to do so just once in their last six fixtures.
What’s more, the Citizens have now gone six matches without keeping a clean sheet, and have conceded in five of the previous six encounters between the teams.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City predictions
Nevertheless, City’s superior quality makes odds of 8/5 (2.60) look like solid value on them securing maximum points despite conceding against a Newcastle outfit that has seen goals at both ends in three of their last four fixtures.
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Man City to win and both teams to score for a 1.5pt stake at 8/5 (2.60) with bet365
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