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Newcastle return to action in the Premier League following last weekend’s 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium and target a first competitive win at the Etihad since October 2014. Manchester City need to win to get closer to Arsenal who have a five-point advantage in the Premier League’s table. Here’s what you need to know.
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- Date: Saturday, Mar. 4 | Time: 7:30 a.m. ET
- Location: Etihad Stadium — Manchester, England
- Live stream: Peacock
- Odds: Manchester City -225; Draw +340; Newcastle +600 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Featured Game | Manchester City vs. Newcastle United
Talking points
- Coach Pep Guardiola said in the pre-match press conference that he believes club legend Vincent Kompany will manage the Citizens in the future: “Personally, I am delighted for his success in Burnley. He will be back sooner or later. His destiny to be manager of City is already written in the stars. It’s going to happen. I don’t know when but it’s going to happen”.
- City secured passage to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Tuesday night with a 3-0 away victory over Bristol City thanks to a Phil Foden brace and Kevin De Bruyne goal. That triumph followed a 4-1 win at Bournemouth in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and Foden all scoring one and assisting one in a clinical display.
- The Magpies last played in the league on 18 February, losing 2-0 at St James’ Park against Liverpool. Last weekend, they lost by the same scoreline in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium.
- City and Newcastle played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at St. James’ Park back in August. City took an early fifth minute lead through Ilkay Gundogan but the hosts replied through Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson before a Kieran Trippier free-kick further extended their advantage after the break. However City resolved, hitting back to score twice inside four minutes with Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva to draw.
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Prediction
Manchester City need to put more pressure on Arsenal that are currently five points ahead and the Citizens are expected to win at home against Newcastle. Pick: Manchester City 2, Newcastle 1.
