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Played
November 19, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Etihad Stadium — Manchester
Referee:‬ C. Foy‎
Attendance:‬ 47408‎
 
41′ (PG) Mario Balotelli
Dan Gosling 89′
44′ Micah Richards
 
72′ (PG) Sergio Agüero
 

Premier League Preview: Manchester City v Newcastle United

The two sides are the only ones that are yet to lose a game this season, with their undefeated streak stretching back 14 matches each as they prepare to lock horns

By Adithya Ananth

More On :  Manchester City FC, Newcastle, Manchester City FC vs Newcastle

PROBABLE LINEUPS

MANCHESTER CITY

Hart
Richards, Kompany, Lescott, Clichy
Milner, Toure, Barry, Silva
Dzeko, Aguero
NEWCASTLE UNITED
 
Krul
Simpson, Taylor, Coloccini, Taylor
Obertan, Cabaye, Tiote, Gutierrez
Ba, Best
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini may miss the services of Owen Hargreaves, as the midfielder is recovering from a calf injury. Meanwhile, Samir Nasri has also been slated as a doubt after missing France's international friendlies. Sergio Aguero has declared himself fit after picking up a groin strain while with Argentina. Vincent Kompany returns from a one-match ban following his sending off versus Wolves.

Gabriel Obertan (toe), Alan Smith (hamstring), Sylvain Marveaux (groin) and Michael Williamson (ankle) are all sidelined with respective injuries for Newcastle United, but Cheick Tiote has reportedly made progress in his recovery from a knee injury that he picked up last month.


 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Manchester City and Newcastle United are the only two teams that have not lost a single game in the Premier League this season. Stretching back to the last campaign, both sides have gone undefeated for 14 matches.
  • City also have an excellent record against the men from Tyneside in the recent past, as they are undefeated in the last nine meetings between the two sides.
  • Roberto Mancini's men have scored 39 goals in the Premier League so far. No other team has managed to hit the back of the net more times.
  • But Newcastle United have been solid in defence, conceding only eight goals in the league. Theirs is the most miserly defence in the top-flight at the moment.
  • Demba Ba (pictured right) has been prolific for the Toon this season, scoring eight goals in his last six league games, including a hat-trick against Stoke City. He is currently fifth in the goalscoring charts, with two opposition forwards - Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero - higher up, with the duo occupying the second and third places respectively.
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Field Report
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Top 3 Predictions
  • Manchester City FC 3-1 Newcastle
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  • Manchester City FC 3-0 Newcastle
    12.88 %
  • Manchester City FC 2-0 Newcastle
    9.23 %
Head to Head
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Dec 15, 2012 Newcastle 1 - Manchester City FC 3
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ May 6, 2012 Newcastle 0 - Manchester City FC 2
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England - Premier League ‎(EPL)‎ Nov 19, 2011 Manchester City FC 3 - Newcastle 1
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Last Five Matches
Manchester City FC
May 19, 2013Manchester City FC 2 - Norwich City 3EPL
May 14, 2013Reading 0 - Manchester City FC 2EPL
May 11, 2013Manchester City FC 0 - Wigan Athletic 1FA
May 7, 2013Manchester City FC 1 - West Bromwich Albion 0EPL
May 4, 2013Swansea 0 - Manchester City FC 0EPL
Newcastle
May 19, 2013Newcastle 0 - Arsenal 1EPL
May 12, 2013QPR 1 - Newcastle 2EPL
May 4, 2013West Ham 0 - Newcastle 0EPL
Apr 27, 2013Newcastle 0 - Liverpool 6EPL
Apr 20, 2013West Bromwich Albion 1 - Newcastle 1EPL
Odds
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Team News
Available Squads
1Joe HartGoalkeeper
2Micah RichardsDefender
4Vincent KompanyDefender
6Joleon LescottDefender
22Gael ClichyDefender
7James MilnerMidfielder
8Samir NasriMidfielder
34Nigel De JongMidfielder
42Yaya Touré Midfielder
16Sergio AgüeroStriker
45Mario BalotelliStriker
30Costel PantilimonGoalkeeper
13Aleksandar KolarovDefender
28Kolo ToureDefender
11Adam JohnsonMidfielder
18Gareth BarryMidfielder
21David SilvaStriker
10Edin DzekoStriker
1Tim KrulGoalkeeper
2Fabricio ColocciniDefender
5Danny SimpsonDefender
16Ryan TaylorDefender
27Steven TaylorDefender
4Yohan CabayeMidfielder
35Danny GuthrieMidfielder
10Hatem Ben ArfaMidfielder
-Jonas GutierrezMidfielder
29Demba BaStriker
44Sammy AmeobiStriker
21Rob ElliotGoalkeeper
3Davide SantonDefender
14James PerchMidfielder
15Dan GoslingMidfielder
-Peter LovenkrandsStriker
17Alan SmithStriker
23Shola AmeobiStriker
Players to Watch
Sergio Agüero
Sergio Agüero
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 16
Games Goals YC RC
30 12 2 0
The Argentine has not hit the back of the net in the last three games, and will be itching to rip through the stingiest defence in the league.
Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa
Position: Midfielder
Squad Number: 10
Games Goals YC RC
19 4 1 0
The tricky attacker fell prey to a serious injury in this clash last season, as he broke his leg in multiple places following a strong tackle from Nigel de Jong. The Frenchman may have a thing or two to say to the opposition midfielder during the game.
Prediction
Manchester City and Newcastle are both undefeated in the league so far, but the home side have a significantly better squad and should be able to take down Alan Pardew's men.
Editor's Prediction
Manchester City 2
Newcastle United 1
Results
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Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie
Striker
Man Utd. 		26 3
Luis Suárez Luis Suárez
Striker
Liverpool 		23 0
Gareth Bale Gareth Bale
Midfielder
Tottenham 		21 0
C. Benteke C. Benteke
Striker
Aston Villa 		19 3
Michu Michu
Midfielder
Swansea City 		19 0