Probably the toughest fixture to arrive at the worst possible time for Eddie Howe and Newcastle as they host the defending champions Manchester City at St. James' Park in the Premier League. The Magpies have lost three of their Premier League games and the Citizens want to win their third game back-to-back. Also, they will get a boost as Kevin De Bruyne is all set to make his return from injury in the Premier League. Things can't get worse than this for Newcastle. One positive thing for Eddie Howe is Erling Haaland will not be available for this. But, will that make any difference? Only time will tell. In the meantime, let's have a look at the Newcastle vs Manchester City head-to-head in the Premier League.
Newcastle vs Manchester City head-to-head - Premier League
Home wins (NEW 7, MCI 19)
When it comes to the home wins in the fixtures involving Manchester City and Newcastle United, the defending champions have won more games at Etihad Stadium than Newcastle did at St. James' Park. City has 19 home victories against Newcastle as compared to 7 wins for the Magpies against the Citizens at St. James' Park.
Away wins (NEW 1, MCI 11)
Manchester City has enjoyed more success at St James' Park than Newcastle had at Etihad. In 23 games that were played at St. James' Park between Manchester City and Newcastle, City has won 11 of those games. However, when the Magpies travelled to the Etihad to face the Citizens, they were able to come out with flying colours only once.
Draws (9 out of 47)
Newcastle and Man City faced each other 47 times in the Premier League and only 9 out of those 47 games ended in a draw. Only 19.15% of the games between the two sides have ended in a draw. Out of those 9 draws, 5 were played at St. James' Park and 4 were at the Etihad. Thus, one should expect a result in this game.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in this game, Newcastle or Manchester City?