Manchester City (4-0-1) travel to face off against Newcastle United (3-1-1) on Saturday, September 28th. This match will be played at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Manchester City is coming off a draw while Newcastle United is coming off a loss. The match is scheduled for 7:30 AM ET.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Manchester City Is Coming Off A Draw

Manchester City will be looking to get back on the winning track after picking up a 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal. This match took place on their home pitch, and even though they didn’t get the win, they had a solid offensive performance. Going into the match, they were the heavy favorite at -136, and the four combined goals surpassed the over/under goal line of 2.5 goals.

Erling Haaland and John Stones were the two players to score for Manchester City, with Haaland taking an impressive six shots on goal and five shots overall. Sávio finished with the only assist for a Manchester City’s offense that finished with 11 shots on goal and 33 shots overall.

On the defensive end, Manchester City allowed two goals on Arsenal’s three total shots on goal. Ederson finished with just one save on the match, while the defensive unit as a whole had two interceptions and 13 blocked shots.

Manchester City enters this match against Newcastle United with a 4-0-1 record, sitting in 1st place in the EPL. They have been favored in all five matches this season, going 4-0-1 in those contests. Overall, they have won three straight matches, with their only blemish being a draw against Arsenal. This match is on the road, where they are 2-0-0 this season. After this match, they will return home to face Fulham FC on October 5th.

Newcastle United Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Newcastle United will be looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Fulham. This match took place on the Newcastle United pitch, and the money line payout for Newcastle was +143. The four combined goals surpassed the over/under line of 2.5 goals.

Harvey Barnes was the only player for Newcastle United to score, doing so on his only shot on goal and four total shot attempts. Jacob Murphy finished with an assist, with the club as a whole having four shots on goal and 15 shots overall.

On the defensive end, things were busy for goalkeeper Nick Pope, as he finished with eight saves on Fulham’s 11 shots on goal. The club’s defenders allowed a total of six corners to Fulham’s offense.

Through five matches, Newcastle United has a record of 3-1-1, putting them in 6th place in the EPL. They have been favored in all five matches, going 3-1-1 in those contests. At home, they are 2-0-0, and overall, they have a road record of 1-1-1. Their last three matches have seen them go 2-1, with their only loss coming against 9th-ranked Fulham FC. Next up, they will take on Everton FC on October 5th.

Manchester City Offense Breakdown

Manchester City’s attack has been the best in the EPL this season, leading the league in goals scored and shots on goal. Erling Haaland has been the catalyst for their success, leading the league in goals scored and shots on goal. He has scored 10 goals this season, which is tops in the EPL. Kevin De Bruyne has been the top playmaker for Manchester City, ranking 2nd on the team in assists. Overall, Manchester City has been the most accurate passing team in the EPL, completing 91.3% of their passes.

Newcastle United Offense Breakdown

This season, Newcastle United has scored 1.4 goals per match, which is 9th in the EPL. Their top scorer is Harvey Barnes, who has found the back of the net three times this season, which is 8th in the EPL. Barnes also leads the team in shots on goal. Overall, Newcastle United is 13th in the EPL in shots on goal and 8th in corners. Their passing percentage is 14th in the EPL.

Manchester City Defense Breakdown

Manchester City’s defense has been solid this season, allowing just 1.0 goals per match, which is 8th in the EPL. They will be facing a Newcastle United offense that is 9th in scoring. Keeper Ederson has just one clean sheet this season and is 17th in the league with 11 saves. Over their last five matches, they have given up just four goals, and they have not allowed more than two goals in any match this season. Overall, they are 3rd in blocked shots and 19th in interceptions.

Newcastle United Defense Breakdown

Heading into their match against Manchester City, Newcastle United’s defense is 10th in the EPL in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. They are also 12th in blocked shots and 13th in interceptions. However, they are last in the league in fouls committed. Keeper Nick Pope is 2nd in the EPL in saves and has one clean sheet on the year. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.3 goals per match.

Manchester City vs Newcastle United Prediction

Even though Manchester City is on the road for this EPL matchup with Newcastle United, our projections have them coming away with a 2-1 win. Manchester City has been the better offensive club this season, ranking 1st in goals scored and shots on goal. Our top projected scorer for the match is Erling Haaland. On the other side, Alexander Isak has the best odds to score for Newcastle. As for the match, we like Manchester City at -165.

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