Manchester City is set to host Newcastle United on Saturday, February 15 at the Etihad Stadium at 15:00 (UK time). Historically, City has dominated this fixture and Pep Guardiola’s side has been dominant at home, led by striker Erling Haaland.
Meanwhile, Newcastle’s form this season has been impressive. The Magpies have earned a spot in the EFL Cup finals, with Alexander Isak (17 goals) and Anthony Gordon (6 goals) leading the charge this season.
Currently, both teams have 41 points in the Premier League standings. Manchester City is in the 5th position while Newcastle is 6th. Both teams are neck and neck for a spot in the Europa League. So, this match is going to promise plenty of action!
Who will dominate Saturday’s match? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Manchester City vs Newcastle match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Saturday, 15 February, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM (UK time)
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Manchester City: Team Analysis and Preview
Manchester City started the 2024–25 season by clinching the FA Community Shield by beating Manchester United 7–6 on penalties after a 1–1 draw. In the Premier League, City had a dominating start led by striker Erling Haaland’s goals.
However, they slipped in form mid-season, with a notable 1–5 defeat to Arsenal two weeks ago. City has suffered a significant setback since star midfielder Rodri was ruled out of the season because of a ligament injury. They have been majorly dependent on Haaland to lead the goal campaign.
City is currently 5th in the Premier League standings with 41 points.
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Ederson (2 assists), Stefan Ortega
- Defenders: Joško Gvardiol, M. Akanji, Rúben Dias, Nathan Aké, John Stones, Rico Lewis (2 assists), A. Khusanov
- Midfielders: Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Gündoğan, K. De Bruyne, Mateo Kovačić (4 assists), Nico González, Matheus Nunes, James Mcatee
- Strikers: E. Haaland (19 goals, 2 assists), O. Marmoush, Phil Foden (7 goals, 2 assists), Savinho (1 goal, 6 assists), Jack Grealish, Jérémy Doku (3 goals, 4 assists)
New Signings
- Defender C. McFarlane, Free transfer from New York City
- Striker O. Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt
- Center back Vitor Reis transferred from Palmeiras
- Center back A. Khusanov transferred from Lens
- Midfielder Nico González transferred from Porto
Injuries Update
- Jack Grealish: Groin injury, ruled out till mid-March 2025
- Rodri: Cruciate ligament rupture, out for the season
- Oscar Bobb: Broken leg, return doubtful
Newcastle: Analysis and Team Preview
Newcastle has had tremendous growth this season under manager Eddie Howe. Howe took over the Magpies in 2021 when the team finished 11th in the Premier League. Since then, they’ve managed to finish in the top tier – 4th in 2022-23 and 7th in 2023-24.
This season, the Magpies are in the 6th position with 41 points. They have also secured a spot in the EFL Cup final after a commanding 4–0 victory over Arsenal.
Striker Alexander Isak has been instrumental in their success, leading the team’s offense with 17 goals and 5 assists. He’s currently third in the race for the Golden Boot award, behind Erling Haaland (19 goals), and Mo Salah (21 goals).
Squad
- Goalkeepers: Nick Pope, M. Dúbravka
- Defenders: Fabian Schär (2 goals), Dan Burn, K. Trippier, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth
- Midfielders: B. Guimaraes (2 goals, 6 assists), Sandro Tonali, Joelinton (4 goals, 1 assist), S. Longstaff, Joe Willock
- Strikers: Alexander Isak (17 goals, 5 assists), Anthony Gordon (6 goals, 5 assists), Jacob Murphy (4 goals, 8 assists), Harvey Barnes (5 goals, 1 assist)
New Signings
None
Injuries Update
- Dan Burn: Muscle injury, ruled out till late February 2025
- Sven Botman: Knee injury, return doubtful
- Joelinton: Knee injury, ruled out till late March 2025
- Harvey Barnes: Muscle injury, ruled out till mid February 2025
- J. Lascelles: Cruciate ligament injury, return soon
Manchester City and Newcastle: Form
Manchester City
- Lost to Real Madrid 2–3 (UEFA Champions League, 11 February)
- Won against Leyton Orient 2–1 (FA Cup 4th round, 8 February)
- Lost to Arsenal 1–5 (Premier League, 2 February)
- Won against Club Brugge 3–1 (UEFA Champions League, 30 January)
- Won against Chelsea 3–1 (Premier League, 26 January)
Newcastle
- Won against Birmingham 3–2 (FA Cup, 4th Round, 9 February)
- Won against Arsenal 2–0 (EFL Cup semifinal, 6 February)
- Lost to Fulham 1–2 (Premier League, 1 February)
- Won against Southampton 3–1 (Premier League, 25 January)
- Lost to Bournemouth 1–4 (Premier League, 18 January)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Manchester City | Stats | Newcastle |
| 5 | League position | 6 |
| 12 | Matches Won | 12 |
| 5 | Drawn | 5 |
| 7 | Lost | 7 |
| 41 | Total points | 41 |
| 48 | Goals scored | 42 |
| 35 | Goals conceded | 29 |
| 13 | Goal difference | 13 |
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
Both teams have faced each other 156 times. City has won 66 matches, Newcastle 54, and 36 matches have ended in a draw. Both teams are evenly matched in the standings with equal points, so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Newcastle is averaging 1.75 goals per game this season
- City is maintaining a 2 goals-per-match average
- City has kept 5 clean sheets in the Premier League matches, while Newcastle has kept 8.
Manchester City vs Newcastle: Odds as per 7bet
| Manchester City (1) | x | Newcastle (2) |
| 5/6 | 16/5 | 13/5 |
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