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The English Premier League returns this weekend for round 27 of an exciting campaign. Saturday brings a five-match programme, with Manchester City taking on Newcastle United in the main event.
The Cityzens and Magpies go head-to-head under the bright lights, and you can follow the play on TV and the best live streaming apps from 20:00 GMT.
Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe have met three times already this season.
Armchair fans hope for more of the same after watching these clubs share nine goals, including a 3-1 win for the locals at this venue in the League Cup less than three weeks ago.
Despite that cup exit, Newcastle are plotting to do the double after beating City 2-1 in the EPL late last year.
Which team will come out on top and land a crucial three Premier League points?
The best UK betting apps featured on this page offer an abundance of pre-match betting markets, including match-winner, first scorer, total goals, and more.
Flashscore's football betting writer Frank Monkhouse has three Man City vs Newcastle predictions inspired by the stats.
Man City vs Newcastle tips
Foden to score or assist @ 10/11 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Match winner - Man City
The first bet to consider on Saturday evening comes from the match-winner market on the bet365 app, and we're siding with the locals.
Man City started the round second in the table, just five points behind leaders Arsenal. The Gunners dropped two points at Molineux in midweek, meaning Pep's team have a golden opportunity to reduce the gap to two points.
The updated H2H stats available at Flashscore show Newcastle beat City 2-1 in the league at St James' Park back in November.
Harvey Barnes scored a double that day, with Ruben Dias netting for the beaten team. In the two matches since, Man City won 2-0 away from home in the League Cup, before easing to a 3-1 victory at this venue in early February.
One important stat to keep in mind when preparing your pre-match bets is that City won all 16 of their previous home league matches against Newcastle, and remain unbeaten in 21. Digging deeper, we see City won their last six against the Magpies without conceding.
That run includes a 4-0 win almost exactly a year ago. Add Man City to your weekend accas.
Tip: Man City win @ 12/25 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll make a profit from this match if Man City secure all three points.
Total goals - over 2.5
For our second Manchester City vs Newcastle United Premier League prediction, we move into the total goals market.
It's another selection you'll find when browsing the bet365 app, and it's another I believe will make a great addition to your Saturday multiples, including Bet Builders. Wager on this showdown producing more than two goals from both clubs.
Sticking with the head-to-head, a bet on over 2.5 goals would've landed you a profit when the rivals met here in the EFL Cup earlier this month.
It was also the smart approach in two of the three games played this season. Going back further, three of the previous four gave up three or more goals, including a 4-0 home win when last here on league duty.
Switching to the recent form of both clubs strengthens our claims. Man City beat Fulham 3-0 at this stadium, won 2-1 at Anfield, and shared four goals with Spurs in London.
The Magpies beat Spurs 2-1, lost 3-2 at home to Brentford, and were hammered 4-1 by the Reds at Anfield. Bet on this match giving us three or more goals, and cheer every attack.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/9 (bet365)
Bet explanation: To secure a profit, you need this match to end with more than two goals scored. The winning team and final score aren't important with this wager.
Score or assist - Foden
Our third and final bet from the Etihad Stadium in Saturday's top-of-the-bill tussle has the most attractive odds attached. We've suggested a play on the match-winner, taken a shot at predicting the total goals, and will finish by concentrating on a player's performance.
You can bet on Phil Foden to score or provide an assist at any stage of the match against Newcastle.
Did you know that Foden has been involved in 99 Premier League goals, scoring 68 and assisting 31. He now hopes to join the exclusive list of Man City stars with 100 goal involvements.
Will that land on Saturday? The odds make it worth a play. A goal for Phil Foden pays the same as the Englishman providing an assist for a teammate to score.
Foden set up Haaland for Man City's third goal in a 3-0 win over Fulham in their most recent home match in the league.
In terms of goals, he hasn't found the net since the middle of December, scoring in a 3-0 win for City at Selhurst Park. Late last year, Foden scored six goals in five matches, including three strikes at this venue. Back Foden to score or assist.
Tip: Foden to score or assist @ 10/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Your bet wins if Phil Foden scores or provides an assist on Saturday evening.
Man City vs Newcastle
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.