Manchester City are set to host Newcastle United at home in the Premier League this weekend. While the former side came with a defeat behind their back, the latter side has been a good form lately. The game is expected to deliver a lot of high-voltage drama and memorable moments.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United: Talking Tactics
Pep Guardiola is likely to go with a 4-3-2-1 formation and will try to deploy more players up front. He will ask his men to control the tempo of the game and not commit silly mistakes. He would hope his side to show clinicalness in front of the game.
Eddie Howe should name a 4-3-3 shape to balance both aspects of the game. His side can be dangerous in the counter attacks. He will surely ask his men to exploit the vast areas that the Citizens leave behind while pressing high.
Manchester City
Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Nico Gonzalez will be assessed before the game while Rodri remains a long-term absentee.
Manchester City Predicted XI
Ortega; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Kovacic; Savinho, Foden, Marmoush; Haaland
Newcastle United
Jamaal Lascelles (knee) and Harvey Barnes (muscle) remain sidelined, while Anthony Gordon (thigh), Joelinton (knee), Sven Botman (knee) and Dan Burn (groin) are all unavailable.
Newcastle United Predicted XI
Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Schar, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Key Men
Manchester City
Joško Gvardiol continues to be a key performer for the Citizens while Phil Foden is expected to have a good game this week.
Newcastle United
A lot will depend upon Bruno Guimarães to control the game in the midfield. On the attacking front, Alexander Isak is a big threat to the opponents.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United: Streaming Links
