Man City v Newcastle

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Manchester City suffered a devastating 3-2 loss at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night despite The Citizens holding a 2-1 lead with just a few minutes remaining on the clock as Pep Guardiola's side somehow managed to lose the 1st leg in dramatic fashion.

Newcastle United had to endure an uncomfortable FA Cup 4th round tie in the west midlands last Saturday night as The Magpies ran out eventual 3-2 winners against a spirited Birmingham City outfit as their hosts pushed them all the way, but Newcastle will now have to travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon on the back of two defeats in their last three games in the Premier League.

In their previous game in the Premier League, Manchester City were dealt a particularly heavy 5-1 defeat away from home in the nation's capital at Arsenal which ended a previously encouraging six-match unbeaten comeback for the upcoming hosts.

Manchester City had previously posted four wins within their preceding six league matches as City swept aside the likes of Leicester City, West Ham, Ipswich Town and Chelsea, while racking up a total of 15 goals in total across these four victories.

Results at home continue to be steady rather than dominant where Manchester City are concerned but nevertheless, City have collected seven wins within their 11 home games to date this term.

Newcastle United slipped to a second defeat in three games last time out in the Premier League as The Magpies stumbled to a 2-1 loss at home to Fulham and although Eddie Howe's side inflicted a comprehensive 3-1 win away from home at Premier League strugglers, Southampton, the north-east club had also suffered a heavy 4-1 loss at home to another south coast club, Bournemouth, beforehand.

Results overall though for Newcastle United have been pretty promising for The Magpies as the visitors have registered seven wins within their previous nine games in the English top flight, four of which have been achieved on their travels as well.

Important victories on the road at Ipswich Town, Manchester United, Tottenham and Southampton have helped maintain Newcastle United's ambitions for European football for next season and indeed, the visitors have won their last four away games on the trot in recent times.

However, the wider picture shows Newcastle United have managed to claim just five wins from their last 10 away games in the Premier League and this period also includes slipping to defeats on the road at Fulham, Chelsea and Brentford as well.

Manchester City v Newcastle United Verdict

Manchester City have won two out of the last three meetings against Newcastle United and City may just sneak a narrow win here as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Manchester City win @ 1.83

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester City win & Over 2 goals @ 2.30

Correct Score: Manchester City 2-1 @ 10.00