Manchester City vs Newcastle United betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds

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Manchester City to win 3-1 (14/1)

Manchester City will be looking to make a major statement on Saturday and try to put Wednesday's disappointment behind them.

Pep Guardiola's side have the chance to move three points clear at the top after Liverpool dropped points at home to Spurs.

Newcastle United are also coming off the back of a 1-0 defeat at home to Liverpool.

Gabriel Jesus to score first (4/1)

Jesus has been on an excellent run of form in front of goal recently.

The Brazilian has 6 goals in his last four appearances.

His last outing at the Etihad saw him score 4 past Watford.

Match preview: Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Manchester City have a massive chance to move three points clear at the top on Saturday.

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Spurs and opened the door for City to move even further clear at the top.

However, Manchester City will still be reeling from their dramatic exit from Europe.

Guardiola's team look set to reach another Champions League final, only for Real Madrid to come back late on.

Riyad Mahrez scored at the Santiago Bernabeu to extend City's lead on aggregate to 5-3.

However, a brace from Rodrygo in the space of a minute and in the final minute sent the tie to extra-time.

Karim Benzema then once again found his name on the scoresheet as he scored from the spot to eliminate City.

Newcastle United beaten 1-0 by Liverpool

Newcastle United suffered defeat at home to Liverpool last Saturday.

The Reds won 1-0 at St James' Park with Naby Keita scoring the only goal.

The defeat ended a run of four straight wins.

Eddie Howe's side are continuing to push for a top-half finish.

However, they have dropped all the way down to 13th with results elsewhere going against them.

Brighton, Crystal Palace, Brentford and Aston Villa all won on Saturday to move above them.

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