class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Looking almost back to their prolific selves, Al Hain-Cole is backing Guardiola's men to extend their dominant home record against the Magpies
Manchester City will be looking forward to some festive cheer when Newcastle United visit the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day.
The Citizens boast a dominant home record against this opposition, winning each of their last 11 Premier League meetings by a combined scoreline of 39-6.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Latest Odds
Having lost just one of their last 19 fixtures in all competitions, they are clear 1/9 (1.11) favourites with bet365 to extend that record with another victory here.
Steve Bruce’s men were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Championship side Brentford on Tuesday but can be backed at 16/1 (17.0) to bounce back by pulling off an upset.
Click Here: Virgil van Dijk Jersey Sale
Two of the hosts’ last three league games have resulted in draws, but you can get long 9/1 (10.0) odds on them being held to a stalemate in this one.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Team News
Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Aymeric Laporte are all available once again after making their comebacks in Tuesday’s 4-1 Carabao Cup win over Arsenal, leaving Eric Garcia as the only injury doubt.
Federico Fernandez and Martin Dubravka remain short of match fitness, while Jamal Lascelles, Javier Manquillo, Fabian Schar and Allan Saint-Maximin are all ruled out due to COVID-19.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Preview
After a rather frustrating start to the season in front of goal, Pep Guardiola will have been pleased to be able to bring on Sergio Aguero with his side already 4-1 up against Arsenal in midweek.
Another deluge of goals looks likely against a team that has proved very amenable guests at this ground, and shipped five goals at Leeds in their previous league match on the road.
What’s more, it is hard to see the Magpies proving much of a threat in attack against a home defence that has conceded just twice in the last nine fixtures in all competitions.
Indeed, Newcastle have only scored seven times in their previous six Premier League matches and hit the net just three times in their last six league visits to the Etihad.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Tips and Predictions
All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look pretty safe on Manchester City winning by at least three clear goals in another comfortable victory against the guests.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.