Manchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday evening, aiming to build on their huge pre-break victory as they travel to face Newcastle United at St. James’s Park.
City’s dominant 3–0 win over Liverpool before the international break sent a clear warning shot to Arsenal, cutting the Gunners’ lead at the top to just four points. After missing out on the title last season, Pep Guardiola’s team suddenly look sharp, hungry, and ready to fight for the crown again.
But this weekend won’t be easy. City have failed to win on three of their last four trips to Newcastle, and the Magpies’ strongest performances this season have come at home. Their away form has been miserable, but St. James’s Park has often been their fortress.
Eddie Howe’s side sit 14th after losing back-to-back league matches. City, meanwhile, are 10 points ahead—and another win on Tyneside would send a loud message about their title ambitions.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match.
What Time Does Newcastle vs. Man City Kick Off?
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Stadium: St. James’s Park
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22
- Kick-off: 5.30 p.m. GMT / 12.30 p.m. ET / 9.30 a.m. PT
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: Craig Pawson
Head-to-Head: Last Five Meetings
- Newcastle: 3 wins
- Man City: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Most recent meeting: Man City 4–0 Newcastle (Feb. 15, 2025)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Newcastle
- Brentford 3–1 Newcastle — 09/11/25
- Newcastle 2–0 Athletic Club — 05/11/25
- West Ham 3–1 Newcastle — 02/11/25
- Newcastle 2–0 Tottenham — 29/10/25
- Newcastle 2–1 Fulham — 25/10/25
Man City
- Man City 3–0 Liverpool — 09/11/25
- Man City 4–1 Borussia Dortmund — 05/11/25
- Man City 3–1 Bournemouth — 02/11/25
- Swansea 1–3 Man City — 29/10/25
- Aston Villa 1–0 Man City — 26/10/25
How to Watch Newcastle vs. Man City
United States: fuboTV, UNIVERSO NOW, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, NBC, UNIVERSO
United Kingdom: Sky Go UK, NOW, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD
Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada
Mexico: Max Mexico
Newcastle Team News
Eddie Howe shared several updates ahead of the match.
- Yoane Wissa remains sidelined with a knee injury.
- Tino Livramento is “very close” to returning after being out since late September.
- Wissa may even miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, though no firm timeline was provided.
- Anthony Gordon is a doubt.
- Sandro Tonali and Nick Woltemade are available.
- Dan Burn is suspended after receiving two yellow cards in the loss to Brentford.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon.
Man City Team News
Pep Guardiola had far fewer updates—just two players are missing.
- Rodri remains out.
- Mateo Kovačić suffered a setback in his Achilles recovery and could be sidelined until March after undergoing another surgery.
This means Nico González should keep his spot in defensive midfield. Guardiola may even pick the exact same XI that swept Liverpool aside two weeks ago.
Erling Haaland has scored heavily this season, including during the international break—but he’s only managed one goal in his last five Premier League matches against Newcastle.
Man City Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; González; Bernardo, Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Newcastle vs. Man City Score Prediction
St. James’s Park will be electric, and with Newcastle struggling in the league, they’ll be desperate to turn things around at home. City, however, look to be returning to their ruthless best.
Guardiola’s side have rediscovered their rhythm—tight midfield combinations, smart overloads, and devastating wing play. Newcastle will make them work for it, but City’s current confidence may give them the edge.
Prediction: Newcastle 1–2 Man City
