sport news Manchester City vs Newcastle United - Premier League: start time, team news and ... trends now

sport news Manchester City vs Newcastle United - Premier League: start time, team news and ... trends now
sport news Manchester City vs Newcastle United - Premier League: start time, team news and ... trends now

sport news Manchester City vs Newcastle United - Premier League: start time, team news and ... trends now

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City host Eddie Howe's Newcastle United in a crucial Premier League showdown - with City looking to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal.

City are coming into the game off a 4-1 win against Bournemouth - with Julian Alvarez, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden all netting for the Premier League holders. 

Guardiola's side currently sit second in the league and are five points behind top-of-the-league Arsenal.

As for Howe's side, Newcastle are coming off a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final. They were also beaten in their last league fixture - losing 2-0 at home to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City's meeting with Newcastle, including start time, TV channels and team news.

Manchester City are coming off a 4-1 victory in their last game against Bournemouth

Manchester City are coming off a 4-1 victory in their last game against Bournemouth 

Newcastle suffered a defeat in their last game, losing to Man United in the Carabao Cup final

Newcastle suffered a defeat in their last game, losing to Man United in the Carabao Cup final

When is Manchester City vs Newcastle?

Guardiola's City will face Newcastle on Saturday, with the game kicking off at 12.30pm.

The clash between the two teams will take place at the Etihad - with City looking to make home advantage count.

It's fair to say that Newcastle fans won't be optimistic heading into the fixture, having lost four of their last five meetings against City.

Their last win against Guardiola's side came in 2019 - with Salomon Rondon and Matt Ritchie scoring in a 2-1 win at St James' Park.

The Magpies will be hoping that Miguel Almiron can inspire the side against City - with the winger scoring 10 goals in all competitions this season.

Despite scoring two in his last five games, City will be hoping that forward Erling Haaland will find the back of the net on Saturday - with the forward scoring 33 goals in all competitions this season.

Erling Haaland will be looking to add to his 33 goals against Newcastle

Miguel Almiron is Newcastle's leading top scorer and will be desperate to score against City

Erling Haaland will be looking to add to his 33 goals against Eddie Howe's Newcastle 

How to watch

Saturday's showdown between City and Newcastle will be shown live on

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