Football review Newcastle vs Man City: Continuing the excitement

Newcastle had a poor start to the season, losing three of their first four games. However, coach Eddie Howe's men have bounced back in time. The Magpies are unbeaten in their last three games, including a 0-0 draw at AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League and an 8-0 win over Sheffield United last weekend.

These results have eased the pressure on Newcastle and given them more enthusiasm for the EFL Cup. The North East side are currently runners-up in the competition. Unlike the Premier League and Champions League, the EFL Cup is clearly the right arena for Newcastle to seek silverware this season.

Newcastle have home advantage when they meet Man City in the English League Cup.

With that determination, Newcastle will most likely field their strongest lineup. Especially since they are playing at home, there is no reason to play with the highest determination to win for their fans.

On the contrary, Man City will probably give young players and those who have not played much recently. Coach Pep Guardiola also confirmed this at the press conference before the match. Injuries to Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic, John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne have made this coach cautious when the team's match schedule begins to increase.

In addition, Man City also focused more on the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. The proof is that in the last two seasons, the blue half of Manchester was not too determined in the League Cup. They were eliminated by weaker teams West Ham and Southampton. In those matches, coach Pep Guardiola did not field his best squad.

Since Newcastle changed ownership, Man City have not had easy victories against their opponents. Given the current situation, the match at St. James Park promises to be more balanced.

Expected lineup Newcastle vs Man City

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Anderson; Almiron, Wilson, Barnes.

Man City: Ortega; Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Sergio Gomez; Phillips, Nunes; Doku, Lewis, Bobb; Haaland.

Prediction: Newcastle 2-1 Man City

Van Hai

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