Newcastle Bid For First Win At Etihad In 25 Years

Man City will host Newcastle later today in a vital Premier League clash as both teams battle for a top-four spot. Check out the match preview, predicted lineups, and score prediction.

Manchester City will take on Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League fixture, with both teams battling for a top-four spot.

City recently suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the Champions League, conceding two late goals after leading the match. This loss has left them struggling to secure a Champions League berth rather than defending their Premier League title.

Currently sitting in fifth place, Manchester City is level on points with Newcastle. With Chelsea just two points ahead but facing struggles of their own, this match is a vital opportunity for both sides to strengthen their position in the standings.

Meanwhile, Newcastle has gained confidence after back-to-back wins in domestic cup competitions, reaching the Carabao Cup final and advancing to the FA Cup’s fifth round.

Although Newcastle has momentum, they face a tough challenge at the Etihad, where they haven’t won a Premier League match since 2000. However, they will benefit from a full week of rest before this game, unlike City, who had to recover from their midweek European disappointment.

Match Details
Location: Manchester, England
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Date: Saturday, February 15
Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
Referee: Andy Madley
VAR: John Brooks

Recent Form
Manchester City:

– Man City 2-3 Real Madrid (11/02/25)

– Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City (08/02/25)

– Arsenal 5-1 Man City (02/02/25)

– Man City 3-1 Club Brugge (29/01/25)

– Man City 3-1 Chelsea (25/01/25)

Newcastle United:

– Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle (08/02/25)

– Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (05/02/25)

– Newcastle 1-2 Fulham (01/02/25)

– Southampton 1-3 Newcastle (25/01/25)

– Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (18/01/25)

Team News
Manchester City:
Pep Guardiola’s team have suffered some injury concerns. Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji picked up knocks during the Real Madrid match and are unlikely to play. On a positive note, John Stones completed the full match against Madrid and is expected to start again. Nathan Ake’s playing time is being carefully managed due to his injury history. Nico Gonzalez, who missed the midweek clash, should be available, while Jeremy Doku and Omar Marmoush are options in attack.

Predicted Man City Lineup (4-1-4-1):
Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Stones; Savinho, Foden, Gundogan, Marmoush; Haaland.

Newcastle United:
Eddie Howe’s squad has its own fitness issues. Anthony Gordon, who missed the FA Cup win over Birmingham due to a thigh injury, is expected to return. However, Sven Botman will miss the match, while Dan Burn is doubtful. Harvey Barnes remains out, and Joelinton is unlikely to return before next month.

Predicted Newcastle Lineup (4-3-3):
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Match Prediction
Manchester City showed glimpses of their old dominance in their last match but have struggled with defensive stability. Their control over possession has weakened, making them vulnerable at the back. However, their attack has improved in 2025, and they will likely find scoring opportunities against a Newcastle defense that has struggled in recent Premier League matches.

Newcastle has been inconsistent, but their recent cup performances suggest they are capable of causing problems for City. Both teams have defensive weaknesses, which could lead to an open, high-scoring game. In the end, a draw seems like a realistic outcome.

Prediction: Man City 2-2 Newcastle

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