After a thrilling draw with title rivals Arsenal last week, Manchester City take on Newcastle United at the St James' Park in Saturday's Premier League clash.
City were able to salvage a point against the Gunners' due to John Stones' last-gasp goal. The result helped Pep Guardiola's side stay at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, hosts Newcastle are coming into the high-profile contest on the back of their first league loss this season. They suffered a 3-1 defeat to Fulham last week and dropped to sixth in the standings.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Newcastle vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in UK:
TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App, TNT Sports Ultimate
This game is available for live TV broadcast on on TNT Sports 1 in UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+, Discovery+ App, and TNT Sports Ultimate.
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What time does Newcastle vs. Man City kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Sat, Sep. 28 |
| Kick-off time | 12:30 p.m. BST |
| Venue | St. James' Park |
| Location | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Newcastle vs. Man City lineups, team news
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will ponder changes after the Fulham setback. Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall could refresh the full-back positions, while the need to use any possession clinically means playmaker Sandro Tonali should return to the first XI.
Experienced forward Callum Wilson remains sidelined alongside long-term absentees Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Bottman,
Newcastle predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Pope (GK) — Livramento, Schar, Burn, Hall — Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali — Barnes, Isak, Gordon.
Injured: Wilson, Lascelles, Bottman
Suspended: None
Rodri was immense as City won a 3-2 thriller at St James' Park last season, where Kevin De Bruyne ignited the comeback with an excellent goal before a similarly impressive assist for Oscar Bobb's last-minute winner. Pep Guardiola will need new matchwinners this time around, as all three of those players remain sidelined alongside Nathan Ake.
Rico Lewis might get the nod over Kyle Walker at right-back as his capacity to step into midfield and build the play in Rodri's absence could be vital. Mateo Kovacic is most likely to start in place of the Spain star at the base of the midfield.
Jack Grealish's hand in John Stones' equaliser against Arsenal and an assist in midweek might be enough to win the England man a place in the starting lineup.
Man City predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Silva, Kovacic, Foden — Savinho, Haaland, Grealish.
Injured: Rodri, De Bruyne, Ake, Bobb
Suspended: None
Newcastle vs. Man City Prediction
Newcastle will be keen on putting on an inspired show in front of their home crowd at St James' Park. They will be are of the fact that City will arrive without key midfielder Rodri, who is out for the rest of the season after picking a nasty ACL injury during the match against Arsenal.
While it remains to be seen who fills in that void, City has enough quality and depth in the squad. The defending champions should win this one and extend their lead at the top.
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-3 Man City
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times BST
Saturday, September 28
- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City (2:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton (3:00 p.m.)
- Everton vs. Crystal Palace (3:00 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Liverpool (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Ipswich Town vs. Aston Villa (2:00 p.m.)
- Manchester United vs. (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 30
- Bournemouth vs. Southampton (8:00 p.m.)
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