Manchester City have the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to a single point this Saturday when they travel to face Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Match Preview and Team News
The November international break arrived at an ideal moment for Newcastle, who suffered consecutive league defeats to West Ham and Brentford. City, in contrast, appear to have rediscovered their dominant form, exemplified by a commanding 3-0 victory over reigning champions Liverpool before the pause in fixtures.
Pep Guardiola's squad will be heavily favoured to continue their momentum, despite a mixed away record this season with just two wins from their first five games on the road. The talismanic Erling Haaland remains in formidable condition, having netted 16 goals in eight World Cup qualifiers for Norway.
For the Magpies, manager Eddie Howe faces significant defensive challenges. Dan Burn is suspended after his red card against Brentford, while first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope is in a race to be fit after a concussion. There is more positive news regarding Tino Livramento, who could make a long-awaited return to the squad following a knee ligament injury.
The visitors have their own injury concerns, with Rodri expected to miss out after a setback in his recovery. Mateo Kovacic is also set for a lengthy absence as he prepares for surgery on a persistent Achilles issue.
How to Watch Newcastle vs Man City
The Premier League encounter is scheduled for Saturday 22 November, with kick-off at 5.30pm GMT at St James' Park.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. The match will also be available via the streaming service Sky Go. For those without a Sky subscription, a NOWTV Day Pass offers a flexible way to watch the game without a long-term contract.
Predicted Line-Ups
Newcastle United: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Bernardo, Gonzalez; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
