Looking almost back to their own fertile views, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola men to extend their strongest home record against the Magpies
Manchester City are looking forward to some festival when Newcastle United visit Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.
The Citizens boast a top home record against this opposition, winning each of their last 11 Premier League meetings with a total score line of 39-6.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Odds latest
Having lost just one of their last 19 games in all competitions, they are clear 1/9 (1.11) favor with bet365 to extend that record with other effects here.
Steve Bruce’s men were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by the Brentford Championship on Tuesday but can be supported 16/1 (17.0) to kick back by removing confusion.
Two of the guests ’last three league games have drawn, but you can get long 9/1 (10.0) it is strange for them to be kept so tidy.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Team News
Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Aymeric Laporte are all available again after coming back in Tuesday’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Arsenal, leaving Eric Garcia as the only injured doubt.
Federico Fernandez and Martin Dubravka still lack game fitness, while Jamal Lascelles, Javier Manquillo, Fabian Schar and Allan Saint-Maximin are all ruled out because of COVID-19.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United preview
After a rather difficult start to the season ahead of goal, Pep Guardiola will have been pleased to be able to lead Sergio Aguero with his side already 4-1 against Arsenal in midweek.
Another look of goal looks similar against a team that has been a very convenient guest at this ground, and who scored five goals for Leeds in their previous league game on the road.
Plus, it’s hard to see the Magpies threatening many in an attack against a home defense that has conceded just twice in the last nine games in all tournaments.
In fact, Newcastle are only seven times in their previous six Premier League games and have hit the net just three times in their last six league goals for the Etihad.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Tips and Predictions
Overall, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look safe for Manchester City winning with at least three clear goals in another comfortable win against the hosts.
All right at the time of writing. Try to gamble sensibly.
