Manchester City vs Newcastle United Predictor on BalleBaazi – Premier League 2021-22

Manchester City have the perfect opportunity to get closer to the Premier League title tonight after Spurs successfully took two points away from Liverpool. However, this game against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle will be a tough challenge for Pep Guardiola.

Let’s have a look at the game ahead and our advice on Predictor on BalleBaazi.

How Should Newcastle United Play Against Manchester City?

Under Steve Bruce and Rafa Benitez, Newcastle’s strength was defending deep and hitting teams on the break. Quick players upfront and defenders who were comfortable defending deep was the standard outlook of their team.

However, with high optimism after the takeover and an encouraging January window, Newcastle have improved considerably. Under their new boss Eddie Howe, the results have surely improved, but the style of play is another rather eye-catching aspect of this team.

They are a well-built unit who defend higher up the pitch and play constructive football in possession and Jonjo Shelvey’s performances have been impressive alongside Bruno Guimarães in the heart of the midfield.

Newcastle have the right blend of players in their starting eleven to give Manchester City a tough game. Also, they have players who can adapt according to their opposition’s strengths and weaknesses.

Against Manchester City, it will be difficult for the away side to dominate possession. Utilizing Bruno Guimarães and Shelvey’s passing range and the penetrating runs from Saint-Maximin will be key for Newcastle.

Eddie Howe will have to focus on the strengths of his individuals to get a positive result out of this game. When out of possession, Newcastle should force Manchester City wider as it will force Pep’s side to put more crosses in and by doing this, Newcastle can defend solidly as they will have a height advantage in the box.

Will Manchester City Win the Match Against Newcastle United?

It would be very hard to predict a Newcastle win, but a draw is not as unlikely as you might think. Newcastle played well against Liverpool and could have drawn the game but failed in critical situations.

Eddie Howe’s side are in great form and are playing energetic football and before losing to Liverpool, Newcastle were on a four-game winning streak.

Manchester City are scoring a lot of goals lately. However, their demoralizing defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final could play a psychological role in tonight’s game.

Of course, it’s difficult to predict a Newcastle win due to the quality of Manchester City, but there is a chance of this game ending in a draw. However, the probability of Manchester City defeating Newcastle is much higher.

Will There Be 3 Or More Goals In Manchester City vs Newcastle United?

Manchester City have 12 goals in their last three league games. With the points gap extremely tight at the top, Pep will surely encourage his players to focus on improving their goal difference.

Newcastle are in much better form as compared to the teams that conceded goals against Manchester City, and their defensive form has also progressed under Eddie Howe. In their four-game winning streak, they conceded just a single goal.

There is a lesser probability of this game witnessing three or more goals with both teams having strong defences.

Will Manchester City Score A Goal In The First 45 Minutes Against Newcastle United?

As mentioned above, this game could be a close one with a couple of goals in it. There is the likelihood of a goal going in in the first half as City will look to get an early lead. Pep and his players will surely feel the pressure to go three points above Liverpool.

Newcastle will try to stay in the game for as long as possible. If Newcastle keep the score at 0-0 until halftime, Manchester City’s players could get nervy in the second half.

If Manchester City start the game with a high intensity and Newcastle struggle to contain the penetration, the game will see a goal in the first half. However, if Newcastle are able to absorb the pressure and stay focused, they could go into half-time at 0-0.

Conclusion

All eyes will be on Etihad tonight. Liverpool fans will be supporting Newcastle with all their heart for these ninety minutes.

Today could be the day when we get a clearer picture of who will be the champions of England this season. However, if Newcastle manage to grind a win out of this game, all of Merseyside will be ecstatic.

It’s a pivotal game for City and they are the clear favourites, but you can’t write off Newcastle because they could get a surprise result at the Etihad tonight.

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