Preview: Manchester City vs Newcastle United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

Can the Magpies clinch a win at Etihad after 12 years?

Etihad Stadium in Manchester gears up to host the Matchweek 27 fixture of the English Premier League, featuring Carabao Cup champions Newcastle United and Manchester City.

Manchester City are now inching closer and closer to Arsenal, who are at the summit of the PL points table. The Cityzens are unbeaten in their last five games and are coming after recent wins over Fulham and ten-man Liverpool. Their last game saw them thrashing Salford City 4-0 in an FA Cup fixture.

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Despite sitting in the 10th spot, the Magpies still have a realistic chance to finish in the top five position, as the margins are so fine. Newcastle lost three games back-to-back against Brentford, Liverpool and Aston Villa. However, they won their last game against Tottenham and will be keen to extend their winning momentum.

Kick-off:

• Location: Manchester, England
• Stadium: Etihad Stadium
• Date: Sunday, February 22
• Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City)

The Ghanaian striker has plied his trade with Bristol City, Sunderland and Bournemouth before heading to Etihad recently with Man City. He has established himself as one of the finest strikers since his Bournemouth days. In just five games, he has four goal contributions already, with three goals and an assist for City.

Nick Pope (Newcastle)

The English custodian has made over a century of appearances for Burnley before finding his new home at St. James Park with Newcastle United. He has been a reliable presence at the back for the Magpies and played a crucial role in helping them win the Carabao Cup.

Match Facts

• Sergio Aguero is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• Man City won when these two sides last met each other.
• The last time Newcastle won at Etihad was back in 2014.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man City to win the match – 9/20 with bet365
• Antoine Semenyo to score – 13/10 with bet365
• Manchester City 3-2 Newcastle United – 20/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho will miss the next game alongside Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland for Man City.

Newcastle will miss the presence of Joelinton, Bruno Guimaraes and Yoane Wissa.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 190

Man City won: 79

Newcastle won: 69

Draws: 42

Predicted Lineups

Man City predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Donnarumma (GK); Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait Nouri; Silva, Rodri, O’Reilly; Foden, Semenyo, Marmoush

Newcastle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Pope (GK); Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Willock; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon

Match Prediction

Given City’s urge to win the next game and reduce the point deficit with leaders Arsenal, we expect the home side to walk away with all three points after a thrilling encounter.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-2 Newcastle United

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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