Pep Guardiola and Manchester City can move within one point of Premier League leader Arsenal with a win at Newcastle United on Saturday.
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Almost seven years have passed since Newcastle United last claimed a Premier League win over Manchester City as the two teams reunite on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's outfit can temporarily move within one point of league leader Arsenal with victory at St. James' Park, having hammered the Magpies 4-0 the last time these sides met.
The Citizens have found results slightly harder to come by at St. James' Park, however, and have drawn in two of their last three league visits to the ground. Not to mention, 14th-place Newcastle's sole win over City in those previous seven years or so came in the EFL Cup as recently as September 2023.
Omar Marmoush bagged a hat-trick when the rivals last faced off in February, though all eyes will be on Erling Haaland heading to the north-east this weekend. He not only leads the race for the Premier League's Golden Boot on 14 goals, but he also boasts eight goals across his last five games for club and country after playing a lead role in helping Norway secure its spot at the 2026 World Cup.
City is once again without middleman Rodri, while Dan Burn will be suspended for Newcastle following his red card in defeat to Brentford a fortnight ago. The Magpies are also sweating on the fitness of goalkeeper Nick Pope and winger Anthony Gordon.
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