Newcastle United vs Manchester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Magpies will look to end City's EFL Cup dominance

Newcastle United will face Manchester City in the third round of the EFL Cup 2023-24 (Carabao Cup) on Thursday, with the Magpies looking to end City's dominance in the competition. Liverpool and Manchester City are the only two clubs to have won the most consecutive EFL Cup titles, both the teams have lifted the trophy on four consecutive occasions.

Manchester City has already beaten Newcastle, once this season, in the second matchday of the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win. They also won the tournament in 2015-16, making it five EFL Cup crowns in six seasons. Both the teams are coming after a win in the Premier League, Newcastle thrashed Sheffield 8-0 and Manchester City won 2-0 against Nottingham Forest.

Kick-Off:

Thursday, 28 September 2023 at 8:00 PM BST (12:30 AM IST)

Location: St. James' Park

Form

Newcastle United (in all competitions): L-L-L-W-D-W

Manchester City (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W-W

Players to watch in Newcastle United vs Manchester City:

Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)

Kieran Trippier became Eddie Howe's first signing as Newcastle manager, leaving Atletico Madrid and Champions League football to join a Magpies team that were battling relegation. Since his arrival, he has helped Newcastle reach the Champions League and has cemented his place at the right-back position in the squad. Eddie Howe also claimed that he is by far the best signing that he has made, he has signed Trippier twice in his career; providing hattrick of assists in the Premier League match against Sheffield last week, he will look to do the same against the Champions.

Erling Haaland (Manchetser City)

The Norwegian has kicked off this season just like he ended the last season. He even broke the Fantasy Premier League record for most captained player in the history on Saturday against Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old broke the record for most goals scored in a single Premier League campaign last season when he netted 36 goals. He has already scored eight goals in the Premier League, he assisted Alvarez in the equalizing goal that he scored in the Champions League. The match ended 3-1 in favour of last year's champions.

Match facts:

• Manchester City are the only team in the Premier League with a 100% record this season, having kicked off their campaign with six successive wins.
• Ederson has conceded just three goals to help Manchester City achieve the best defensive record in the Premier League.
• Newcastle broke the record for becoming the only side ever to have eight different goalscorers in their 8-0 win against Sheffield.

Injury & team news for Newcastle United vs Manchester City:

Harvey Barnes was forced to leave the field in just only 12 minutes after sustaining a toe injury, his inclusion in the squad is going to be questionable. Barnes has joined the long list of Newcastle players who have been sidelined due to injuries, Martin Dubravka has returned to training after suffering an illness. Eddie Howe could start his main squad along with some fringe players to keep the side healthy and avoid injuries.

Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva and John Stones are also expected to miss the midweek trip due to injuries. Rodri received a red card in their last match and is suspended for this game, Pep Guardiola could hand over Kalvin Phillips the start and there's a possibility Rico Lewis and Matheus Nunes start this game.

Head to Head

Total matches – 46

Newcastle United wins – 8

Manchester City wins – 31

Draws – 7

Predicted lineup for Newcastle United vs Manchester City:

Newcastle United predicted lineup:

Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Gordon

Manchester City predicted lineup:

Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gomes; Nunes, Phillips; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland

Match prediction for Newcastle United vs Manchester City:

After their 4-0 win over Sheffield United, Newcastle will be confident of continuing their good form against Manchester City. Their previous meeting was a very close encounter, we can expect the same in this match as well. Newcastle’s long wait for silverware goes on after losing in the EFL Cup final last term. However, City are the favorites to win the match, and they are likely to use their superior strength in depth to book their place in the next round.

Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Manchester City

Telecast

India – Fancode

UK – Sky Sports

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – Supersport Africa