- Here is the Man City vs Newcastle United prediction article which breaks down form, key players and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The match will be staged at Etihad Stadium on Saturday February 21, 2026.
- Kickoff is at 11:00pm EAT.
Manchester City welcome Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night with Pep Guardiola’s side firmly in the hunt for another Premier League title.
The Citizens have been in impressive form at home, recently securing safe passage in the FA Cup with a 2–0 victory over Salford City.
In the Premier League, they capitalised on Arsenal’s slip-ups, as the Gunners were held to a 1–1 draw by Brentford and squandered a two-goal lead in a 2–2 stalemate with Wolves.
Those results allowed the Sky Blue’s, who have a game in hand, to close the gap to five points in the title race after City’s commanding 3–0 triumph over Fulham last weekend.
After a minor mid-season stumble, City have rediscovered their clinical edge, winning their last five matches across all competitions at the Etihad.
For Newcastle United, the trip to Manchester comes at a challenging time. Eddie Howe’s men have struggled for consistency in 2026, finding themselves in 10th place and battling a significant injury list.
While the Magpies did manage a 2-1 victory over City back in November, they were recently eliminated from the League Cup semi-finals by the same opponents and will be eager to prove a point.
What time does Manchester City vs Newcastle United kick off?
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 11pm EAT (2000 GMT) on Saturday, February 21.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle United Team News
Pep Guardiola is sweating over the fitness of Erling Haaland, who missed the recent clash with Salford City due to a minor knock.
Jeremy Doku and Savinho are also doubtful with muscle issues, while Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined. On a positive note, Ruben Dias has returned.
he Magpies are facing a midfield crisis with Bruno Guimarães ruled out until April. He joins a crowded treatment room that includes Fabian Schär and Tino Livramento.
There is hope that Anthony Gordon could feature after a hamstring scare, and Sven Botman is expected to be fit despite recent back discomfort. Yoane Wissa is also pushing for a start after a brief spell on the sidelines.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United predicted lineups
- Manchester City: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Nico O’Reilly, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo.
- Newcastle United: Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Dan Burn,Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Gordon, Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United head-to-head record
Historically, City lead the count with 81 wins to Newcastle’s 74. While Newcastle won the reverse fixture 2-1 at St James’ Park in late 2025, the Etihad remains a butcher ground for the Magpies,they haven’t won a league game there in over a decade.
Man City also hold the momentum from their 4-1 aggregate win in the Carabao Cup semi-finals earlier this month.
Man City vs Newcastle United prediction
With Newcastle missing the presence of Guimarães and Joelinton, City’s midfield is likely to dictate the tempo entirely and could use this to their advantage.
Score Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United
NB: This prediction is not guaranteed to be accurate and is provided for informational purposes only, reflecting our insight and analysis of the possible match outcome.