After a thrilling draw against rivals Arsenal last week, Manchester City travel to Newcastle for Saturday’s Premier League clash.
John Stones scored in the second half injured to help City level 2-2 and salvage a point against the Gunners on Sunday. With 13 points from five matches, the reigning champions are at the top of the standings.
Meanwhile, Newcastle, currently sixth, suffered a 3-1 defeat at Fulham last week after impressive performances, including a win over Tottenham Hotspur, earlier this season.
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THE Jugo Mobile looks at key details ahead of this matchup, including how to watch the game, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Newcastle vs Man City live broadcast, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the United States:
- TV channel: American Network
- Live broadcast: Fubo, NBC Sports app, nbcsports.com
This match is available for television broadcast on USA Network. Streaming options are available at NBC Sports app, nbcsports.com and Fubowhich currently offers a seven-day stay FREE trial.
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What time does Newcastle vs Man City start? to start up?
This Premier League clash takes place at Saint-James Park In Newcastle upon Tyne, England and starts Saturday September 28 has 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here is how this weather translates across the United States:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat. September 28 | 7:30 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat. September 28 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat. September 28 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat. September 28 | 4:30 a.m. |
Newcastle vs Man City lineups, team news
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will consider changes after Fulham setback. Tino Book And Lewis Room could freshen up the full-back positions, while the need to utilize all possession clinically means a playmaker Sandro Tonali should return to the first XI.
Experienced attacker Callum Wilson remains marginalized alongside long-term absentees Jamaal Lascelles and Sby Bottman,
Newcastle predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pope (GK) — Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall — Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali — Barnes, Isak, Gordon.
Hurt: Wilson, Lascelles, Bottman
Suspended: None
Rodri was immense as City won a 3-2 thriller at St James’ Park last season, where Kevin De Bruyne sparked the comeback with an excellent goal before an equally impressive assist for Oscar Bobb’s last minute winner. Pep Guardiola will need new winners this time around as these three players remain on the sidelines. Nathan Aké.
Rico Lewis could get the green light Kyle Walker at right-back, as his ability to step in in midfield and build up play in Rodri’s absence could be vital. Mateo Kovacic is most likely to start in place of the Spanish star at the base of midfield.
Jack Grealish John Stones’ equalizer against Arsenal and an assist in midweek could be enough to earn the Englishman a place in the starting line-up.
Man City predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Silva, Kovacic, Foden — Savinho, Haaland, Grealish.
Hurt: Rodri, De Bruyne, Ake, Bobb
Suspended: None
Newcastle vs Man City Prediction
Newcastle will be keen to put on an inspired show in front of their home crowd at St James’ Park. They know City will arrive without key midfielder Rodri, who is out for the rest of the season after injuring his ACL in the Arsenal game.
Although it remains to be seen who will fill this void, City have enough quality and depth in the squad. The defending champions should win this one and increase their lead at the top.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Man City
Premier League match schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday September 28
- Newcastle United v Manchester City (7:30 a.m.)
- Arsenal v Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford v West Ham United (10:00)
- Chelsea v Brighton (10:00)
- Everton v Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest v Fulham (10:00)
- Wolves v Liverpool (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday September 29
- Ipswich Town v Aston Villa (9:00)
- Manchester United v Tottenham (11:30 a.m.)
Monday September 30
- Bournemouth v Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
