A convincing 3-0 victory over Liverpool in round 11 helped Man City narrow the gap with leaders Arsenal to 4 points.
While Arsenal arrived late for Tottenham, Pep Guardiola will certainly want to take advantage of this opportunity to put real pressure on the title race.
If at the same time last year, City began to show signs of losing steam, this season they are gradually regaining their familiar rhythm, despite relying heavily on Erling Haaland's goal-scoring ability.
No other Citizens player has scored more than one goal in the Premier League this season. Haaland contributed to 14 of the team's 21 goals, accounting for 66.7%.
If there is a defense capable of limiting the Norwegian striker's strength, Newcastle is the team that has that opportunity.
In the Premier League this season, only Man City (10.4) and Arsenal (6.1) have lower expected goals conceded (xGA) than Newcastle (11.4). Eddie Howe's team has also kept a clean sheet in 5 matches - a record only behind Arsenal (7 matches).
However, Newcastle are in decline. They are currently 14th, just 2 points above the relegation zone, after 2 consecutive losses with the same score of 1-3 against Brentford and West Ham.
Newcastle have won just one of their last 35 Premier League meetings with Man City (D6 L28). That was a 2-1 home win in January 2019 under Rafael Benitez.
The Citizens have had 12 Premier League away wins over Newcastle, their highest tally against a Premier League opponent - equal to 12 at Everton.
Link to watch Newcastle - Man City live:
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