Man City will look to continue their unbeaten start to the season with a tricky fixture away at Newcastle on Saturday.
The defending champions are coming off a bruising 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal last weekend, while Newcastle are coming off their first defeat of the campaign against Fulham.
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Newcastle Recent Form
Last time out, Newcastle suffered defeat at the hands of Fulham who walked out 3-1 winners at Craven Cottage.
Prior to that loss, the Magpies were unbeaten in four Premier League games, defeating Southampton, Tottenham and Wolves and drawing with Bournemouth.
They also progressed in the League Cup after beating Nottingham Forest on penalties.
Newcastle Injury News
Lewis Miley, Callum Wilson, Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman remain out for Newcastle due to injury.
Last Newcastle Lineup
Here's how Newcastle lined up against Fulham.
Man City Recent Form
Man City won every Premier League game up until that 2-2 draw versus Arsenal, defeating Chelsea, Ipswich, West Ham and Brentford.
In the Champions League, they drew 0-0 at home to Inter a week ago.
During the week, they joined the League Cup and emerged 2-1 winners over Watford at home, with Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes scoring.
Man City Injury News
Man City were rocked by the news this week that Rodri will miss possibly the rest of the entire campaign after suffering a cruciate ligament tear.
Kevin De Bruyne has missed City's last two games due to a groin issue, but with Rodri missing, he could become involved ahead of schedule.
Nathan Ake and Oscar Bobb are also absent.
Last Man City Lineup
Here's how Man City lined up against Watford.
Newcastle vs Man City - who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Jarred Gillett
Assistants: Darren Cann, Akil Howson
Fourth official: Robert Jones
VAR: Stuart Attwell
Assistant VAR: Timothy Wood
Newcastle - Player To Watch
Harvey Barnes is Newcastle's in-form player at the moment and has three goals from his last three appearances, including the consolation versus Fulham last week.
Man City - Player To Watch
Who else? Erling Haaland is demolishing all before him in the Premier League at the moment, with an incredible 10 goals in five appearances so far.
Newcastle vs Man City - Prediction
The performance against Fulham will certainly be a cause for concern for Eddie Howe and the Newcastle fans, while City will be going out with a point to prove after Arsenal took all the plaudits for gaining a draw with 10 men last week.
Scoreline prediction - Newcastle 1-3 Man City
Newcastle vs Man City - Betting Tips
Man City to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored
- Man City have won their last seven away games
- Newcastle have scored in six and conceded in four of their last six home games, while Man City have scored in six of their last six away games
Erling Haaland to Score First
- Erling Haaland has scored first in two of Man City's last six league matches away from home
