Newcastle take on the visitors Manchester City in the round 12 match of English Premier League. The match will be played on Saturday, November 22nd at St. James' Park (Newcastle).
Newcastle have undeniably risen to a higher competitive level under their current ownership and with Howe at the helm, yet true stability still eludes them. After finally returning to the Champions League in 2023, they suffered a clear drop-off the following season. They did bounce back by lifting the League Cup — their first major trophy in decades — alongside securing fifth place in the Premier League. However, this campaign has brought a tougher schedule (even though, after a 1–2 loss to Barcelona, they won all their remaining Champions League matches) as well as off-field turbulence following Isak’s contentious departure. As a result, inconsistency remains a problem: they have managed only three wins and three draws in the Premier League, alongside five defeats, including a 1–3 loss to Brentford in their most recent outing. Their form suggests they still struggle to maintain rhythm over longer stretches, particularly when facing resilient mid-table opponents. Furthermore, their defensive lapses in key moments continue to cost them valuable points, adding pressure with each passing round.
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Manchester City are pushing to reclaim their place at the summit. The Citizens have been the dominant force in English football under Guardiola and even crowned that era by finally winning the Champions League. Yet last season was a step back, with an acceptable third-place league finish overshadowed by disappointing exits in other competitions. Even the new campaign began unevenly despite several reinforcements, as they suffered two defeats in August. Since then, though, City have made notable progress. Occasional setbacks still occur — including a loss to Aston Villa in late August — but overall momentum has shifted in their favour. They remain strong in the Champions League and, more importantly, their emphatic 3–0 win over Liverpool in the previous league round lifted them into sole possession of second place, narrowing the gap to a slowing Arsenal to just four points. Their recent consistency, especially in high-pressure fixtures, highlights a team rediscovering its signature control and confidence. At the same time, their attacking output has become more fluid, helping them break through even disciplined defensive setups.
Across the last four meetings, the black-and-whites have managed only a single draw, losing all other matches to the Premier League giants — including a 0–4 defeat in Manchester this February. It is difficult to expect a drastically improved outcome for the hosts at this stage. Back Manchester City to claim an away victory.
Prediction for the match: Manchester City to win.
