Newcastle United are set to face Manchester City in an exciting Premier League showdown tonight. Pep Guardiola's squad made an impressive start to the season, defeating Burnley with a commanding 3-0 victory. Meanwhile, City also clinched the Super Cup title on penalties against Sevilla in midweek. However, Guardiola has expressed his concerns over the demanding schedule, as his team will face Newcastle just 72 hours after their exhausting 120-minute battle with the Spanish giants.
Man City's European triumph, but at what cost?
Manchester City secured the European Super Cup title by emerging victorious on penalties against Sevilla. The Cityzens demonstrated their strength and resilience, prevailing in Greece. However, this impressive feat came at a price, as Guardiola's men now face a fresh challenge against Newcastle.
Newcastle's stellar performance continues
The Toon showcased their exceptional form from last season with a resounding 5-1 victory over Aston Villa on the opening day. Led by Eddie Howe, Newcastle appears determined to secure a Champions League spot for the second year in a row.
Match details and TV coverage
The highly-anticipated match between Man City and Newcastle is scheduled for tonight, Saturday, August 19, with kick-off set for 8pm BST at the Etihad Stadium. The clash will be televised on TNT Sports 1, and can also be streamed live on the TNT Sports app/website. Alternatively, SunSport's live blog will provide comprehensive updates of all the action from the Etihad.
Team news
Pep Guardiola hopes his squad emerged unscathed from their Super Cup encounter with Sevilla. However, Kevin de Bruyne will be sidelined for several months due to a hamstring injury sustained against Burnley. On a positive note, Ruben Dias may return after a seven-day absence caused by a concussion. Unfortunately, John Stones picked up a hamstring injury during training, ruling him out for this weekend's clash. For Newcastle, Joe Willock is unlikely to feature due to an unresolved hamstring issue. Otherwise, Eddie Howe should have the same squad available as on the opening weekend.
What are the odds?
The odds for the match result according to Paddy Power are as follows:
- Manchester City – 4/6
- Draw – 3/1
- Newcastle – 15/4
These odds are correct at the time of publication.
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