Manchester City vs. Newcastle United: Preview & More

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Manchester City host Newcastle United, a tough home match up is here in a Premier League clash that is sure to excite.

The Premier League is off to the races and City look to have a great second half of the season.

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Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England

Time and Date: Premier League: Saturday 21 February 2026, Kickoff at 20:00 GMT, 3:00pm EST USA

Referee: Tom Bramall.

Assistants: Ian Hussin, Constantine Hatzidakis.

Fourth official: Tim Robinson.

VAR: James Bell.

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Preview + Form

A tricky match up for the club as they are facing a real solid team for them in this one. They need the win and all three points and facing a game challenge in this side, this could be a great opportunity.

It will be a tough match, but one has to back City with Haaland needing to show out and Semenyo playing really well.

The key battle will be the defenders chosen. An interesting match up is in tow. Who will play?

Which team will come out in front?

Pep Guardiola Preview

“Yesterday and the day before it’s just Newcastle, Newcastle and Newcastle.

“I didn’t talk about the table, I didn’t talk about the position or something like that. I couldn’t care less.

“It’s 12 games left, it is an eternity, so many things is going to happen. That is the only truth I have.”

Previous Meeting

Our last home Premier League encounter with Newcastle ended in a 4-0 victory for Pep’s side, as Omar Marmoush scored a hat-trick added to by a goal from James McAtee.

In the reverse fixture this season, we fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat at St James’ Park.

Team Injuries

Manchester City have Gvardiol, Kovacic, Doku and Alleyne out, unavailable or suspended.

Newcastle have Botman, Wissa, Krafth, Schar, Livramento, Guimaraes and Miley out, unavailable or suspended.

Prediction

Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United

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