Newcastle take on the visitors Manchester City in the round 21 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, January 13th at St. James' Park (Newcastle)
Newcastle, under new ownership and management with Eddie Howe, initially managed to avoid relegation to the Championship. Last season, under the guidance of the young manager, they consistently performed in the top quartet and reached the final of the League Cup. Although they lost in the final, they earned the right to return to the Champions League. The new season started well, with victories in the Premier League and competitive performances against Milan and PSG in the main European competition. However, a dense schedule and the associated injury epidemic took their toll by the end of 2023. Defeats against Milan and Borussia Dortmund led to a fourth-place finish in the Champions League group. They also suffered elimination from the League Cup, losing to Chelsea in the quarterfinals despite leading until the 92nd minute. In the Premier League, they lost five out of six recent matches. The pressure around Howe increased, but a 3-0 success against Sunderland in the cup brought some relief.
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Manchester City have shown inconsistent form in recent months. They finally won the Champions League, with Rodri's goal in the final against Inter being decisive. This triumph opened the door to other international titles, as they secured victories in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla and the Club World Cup final against Fluminense. Despite a successful group stage in the Champions League, they faced challenges domestically, with losses in the UEFA Super Cup to Arsenal (on penalties) and in the League Cup to Newcastle. In the Premier League, City faced difficulties, especially in September and October, where they didn't want to lose to Wolverhampton and Arsenal consecutively, and then went through a stretch with only one win and seven points in six matches. Pep Guardiola saw this as a new challenge. After victories against Everton and Sheffield United, they returned to the top four, occupying the third spot (second in terms of points lost). They also demolished Huddersfield 5-0 in the cup.
Head-to-head encounters have seen City secure eight wins and one draw. Even in August, they won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Alvarez. However, a month later, in the League Cup, the Magpies responded with the same scoreline. The home team is not particularly favored, considering their strong opponents. Let's agree and bet on a victory for City.
Prediction for the match: Manchester City to win.
