Things don’t get easier for Manchester City as Newcastle United are next up in a torrid run of fixtures this weekend.
Manchester City’s woes continued last week as an unconvincing win at Leyton Orient was followed up with yet another shambolic defeat in the Champions League to Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola’s side have made a habit of throwing away their leads and they did so twice against Madrid before losing to Jude Bellingham’s late goal.
A resurgent Newcastle are up next ahead of the return leg in Madrid and Premier League fixtures with Liverpool and away at Tottenham.
Things aren’t looking good but here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s game.
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What time does Manchester City vs Newcastle United kick-off
Manchester City vs Newcastle United will take place on Saturday, February 15, with kick-off at the Etihad Stadium coming at 3 pm.
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How to watch Man City vs Newcastle
The game has not been selected by football broadcasters Sky Sports or TNT Sports and, as it kicks off at 3 pm, is subject to the UK’s football blackout rule.
City vs Newcastle live stream
There are no live streams available for the match either but BBC Radio Manchester will have live commentary.
Man City vs Newcastle United team news
It’s bad news for City as Guardiola has confirmed Manuel Akanji has suffered another injury and faces 8-10 weeks on the sidelines, with the Swiss set for surgery.
Jack Grealish will likely miss out while Rodri remains sidelined.
Newcastle, meanwhile, should have Anthony Gordon and Dan Burn available after some injury fears this past week. Sven Botman misses out, though, and joins Joelinton, Harvey Barnes and Jamaal Lascelles on the sidelines.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 1 |  LiverpoolLiverpool | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 58 | 23 | 35 | 57 |
| 2 |  ArsenalArsenal | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 49 | 22 | 27 | 50 |
| 3 |  Nottm ForestNottingham Forest | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 13 | 47 |
| 4 |  ChelseaChelsea | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 31 | 16 | 43 |
| 5 | Man CityManchester City | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 41 |
| 6 | NewcastleNewcastle | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 41 |
| 7 |  B’mouthBournemouth | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 28 | 13 | 40 |
| 8 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 24 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 34 | 37 | -3 | 37 |
| 9 |  FulhamFulham | 24 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| 10 |  BrightonBrighton | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 35 | 38 | -3 | 34 |
Referee and officials
- Referee: Andy Madley
- Assistants: Nick Hopton, Craig Taylor
- Fourth official: Tim Robinson
- VAR: John Brooks
- Assistant VAR: Lee Betts
Predictions
Given the form of both teams, City could be in real trouble of suffering yet another defeat on home soil.
The Blues are a mess defensively and are particularly vulnerable to quick turnovers and wingers getting in behind. Newcastle couldn’t be better suited to exploit that with Gordon, Jacob Murphy and star striker Alexander Isak.
Another tough afternoon could be in store.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-3 Newcastle United
