Man City v Newcastle

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Manchester City earned a solid point away from home against Liverpool in a 1-1 draw at Anfield which helped extend Pep Guardiola's side's unbeaten run in all competitions to an amazing 21 games which also includes the hosts picking up 18 wins in the process, so The Citizens appear to be sitting pretty ahead of this FA Cup quarter-final clash with fellow Premier League side, Newcastle United, when the two teams face off at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.

Manchester City have recorded eight home wins within this impressive 21-game unbeaten stretch with recent notable wins against their fierce local rivals, Manchester United, in a 3-1 victory whilst also accounting for the likes of FC Copenhagen in the return leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie as well.

The hosts therefore seem unbeatable right now under the guidance of master tactician Pep Guardiola although Manchester City are not totally infallible when it comes to conceding the odd goal or two in recent times either.

Indeed, seven out of Manchester City's last 10 games in all competitions have produced goals for both teams and this might just give Newcastle United something to exploit at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.

Manchester City have recorded wins against Huddersfield Town, Tottenham and Luton Town to reach the quarter-final stage of this season's FA Cup.

Newcastle United slipped to a 3-2 defeat away from home against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in Monday night's Premier League action which prevented The Magpies from picking up a third win on the trot in all competitions following previous wins against Blackburn Rovers (on penalties in the previous round of the FA Cup) and a resounding 3-0 home win against Wolves.

The visitors have produced an encouraging sequence of results overall heading into this tough looking trip to face Manchester City as Eddie Howe's side have lost just twice in their last nine matches overall, losing to the likes of Arsenal 4-1 and the aforementioned loss to Chelsea.

However, the north-east outfit have also picked up five wins during this period as well which include victories gained on the road at Fulham, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers, while goals for both teams have also played a prominent part in their recent results as seven of Newcastle United's last nine matches overall have produced goals for both sides too.

Newcastle United have reached the quarter-final stage of this season's FA Cup by seeing off the likes of fierce local rivals, Sunderland, along with subsequent cup wins against Fulham and Blackburn Rovers, the latter needing penalties to see The Magpies through.

Manchester City v Newcastle United Verdict

Both Manchester City and Newcastle United possess serious threats in the final third and both look set to score in an entertaining cup-tie.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester City win & BTTS Yes @ 2.60

Correct Score: Manchester City 3-1 @ 10.00