MANCHESTER CITY will host Newcastle in a mouthwatering Premier League clash this weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side made no mistake on the opening day against Burnley brushing the newcomers aside with a 3-0 win.
City were in Super Cup action in midweek against Sevilla and the Cityzens won the European title on penalties in Greece.
Pep Guardiola has made his feelings clear over the Premier League schedule with his side due to play Newcastle just 72 hours after their gruelling 120 minute encounter with the Spanish giants.
The Toon continued their fantastic form from last season with a 5-1 win over Aston Villa on the opening day.
Eddie Howe’s side looked fueled and ready to push for a Champions League spot for a second year running.
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When is Man City vs Newcastle?
- Man City vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday, August 19.
- Kick off will be at 8pm BST.
- The Etihad stadium will play host.
What TV channel is Man City vs Newcastle on and can it be live streamed?
- Man City vs Newcastle will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.
- TNT Sports customers can live stream the action via the TNT Sports app/website.
- Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from the Etihad.
Team news
Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side came through their Super Cup clash with Sevilla unscathed.
Kevin de Bruyne will be sidelined for several months after going off with a hamstring injury against Burnley.
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Ruben Dias could return following a seven-day absence after suffering a concussion.
John Stones picked up a hamstring injury in training meaning he will be unavailable for this weekend’s game.
For Newcastle, Joe Willock is unlikely to be involved due to an unresolved hamstring issue.
Otherwise, Eddie Howe should have the same squad at his disposal as he did on the opening weekend.
What are the odds?
Match result:
- Man City – 4/6
- Draw – 3/1
- Newcastle – 15/4
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
