Newcastle United are winless in 12 Premier Legaue meetings with Manchester City, losing nine of them. In fact, the Sky Blues have only lost on Tyneside once in 17 visits since 2005, this a shock 2-1 defeat in January 2019.
Newcastle vs Manchester City preview
Can Manchester City claim another statement victory as they seek to close the gap at the top to Premier League leaders Arsenal? A fortnight ago, Pep Guardiola's team crushed champions Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad and, in truth, it was even more comfortable than that scoreline would suggest. Erling Braut Håland saw an early penalty saved, only to break the deadlock with a towering header soon after. Nico González's long-range deflected strike in first half stoppage time then doubled the Sky Blues' advantage, before Jérémy Doku's curler made the points secure.
The Citizens have therefore won five successive Premier League home games, as well as six of their last eight overall, with many suggesting that they're looking ominous in the early stages of this title race. Ahead of Sunday's North London derby, victory on Tyneside would see Man City move just a point below Arsenal, intensifying the pressure, so will they claim three precious points?
As for Newcastle United, they are all the way down in 14th, just two points clear of the relegation zone, looking to spark their season into life. Eddie Howe's side are still searching for a first away victory of the campaign, following an unsuccessful trip to Brentford before the international break. Despite taking an early lead through Harvey Barnes, the Magpies fell apart in the second half, seeing Dan Burn sent off as they were beaten 3-1 in West London.
At St James' Park however, the Toon Army do remain strong. Newcastle have won back-to-back Champions League games in front of their own supporters, beating both Benfica and Athletic Club Bilbao. Meantime, in the Premier League, Howe's team have won three of their last four on Tyneside, albeit they've been defeated in both big tests to date by Liverpool and Arsenal, with the caveat that the pair required injury time goals to do it. So, Newcastle certainly will not make life easy, but will Manchester City prove to be too strong in this Saturday evening blockbuster?
Newcastle United vs Manchester City head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 194.
- Newcastle United Wins: 73. Draws: 42. Manchester City Wins: 79.
Newcastle team news
Dan Burn's red card against Brentford means he is suspended, while Tino Livramento and Yoane Wissa remain sidelined. Joelinton hobbled off after just 24 minutes a fortnight ago, while Anthony Gordon did not even travel to West London, but there is optimism both will be fit for this one.
Meantime, in goal, Nick Pope was forced off injured at Brentford, hence why Aaron Ramsdale made a Premier League debut for the club off the bench, but Pope appears to have recovered in time.
Newcastle United predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimarães, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.
Newcastle player to watch vs Manchester City
Nick Woltemade scored three goals in two appearances during the international break, to add to the six he's bagged for Newcastle to date, so will his scoring spree continue?
Manchester City team news
Defensive midfielders Rodri and Mateo Kovačić both remain doubts, so scorer against Liverpool Nico González and Tijjani Reijnders could once again set to be deployed at the base of midfield.
Meantime, following on from his dazzling display to down the champions, Jérémy Doku scored twice at Belgium demolished Liechtenstein in Liège on Tuesday, while Nico O'Reilly impressed making his senior England debut.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Newcastle United: (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Nico, Reijnders, Foden, Silva, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Newcastle
Erling Braut Håland bagged brace against both Estonia and Italy during the international break, meaning he netted in all eight of Norway's World Cup qualifiers, scoring 16 times overall.
He has also bagged 19 goals for his club so far this season, but has only ever found the target once against Newcastle, failing to score in five successive encounters with the Magpies, so will that barren streak end?
Newcastle United vs Manchester City prediction
We are backing Manchester City for a narrow, hard-fought victory on Tyneside, given Newcastle's poor form, a win that'll earn the cliché "that's what champions do": Newcastle 1-2 Manchester City.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Newcastle vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Newcastle United vs Manchester City takes place on Saturday 22 November 2025, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (ET) & 9:30 (PT).