26/12/20
20:00GMT
Manchester City are at 8th position coming into this game with 23 points from 13 matches and a win could take them all the way up to champions league spot.Newcastle are 12th with 18 points and although they look secure from the relegation zone they must focus on gathering points so as not to find themselves in trouble later in the season.
Manchester City
The citizens haven’t lost in their last 5 matches.However their worst start to a premier league campaign in ten seasons has seen them fall behind at 8th position.City are unbeaten in their last 5 matches and also unbeaten in their last 5 home matches.Pep Guardiola’s team has scored at least one goal in their last six home matches and they will not find difficulty in finding the net against Newcastle and secure the 3 points.
Newcastle
A disappointing loss at Brentford saw Newcastle crash out of the EFL cup at the quarter final stage.Going into this game the Magpies have a terrible record against the Citizens.They have lost all their 16 previous matches at Etihad Stadium.They haven’t won in two matches in the league and they have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games with the opponents netting 10 goals in total.Manager Steve Bruce must work hard on his defensive strategies if he wants to get a decent result out of this match
Verdict
Home win