As Newcastle United fans wandered past the statue of Alan Shearer before kick-off at St James' Park, they would have been contemplating the unwanted irony of seeing one of the hero's goalscoring records snatched away in his own backyard.

Manchester City seek to strengthen their Premier League title case with a trip to Newcastle United at often-challenging St. James' Park on Saturday.

If Newcastle are going to rediscover their aggressive, athletic intensity in the short term, Joelinton is vital. His ability to dominate the physical battle has a positive effect on his team-mates, who feed off Joelinton’s duel-winning capacity and then raise their own levels across the pitch.

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City can move within one point of Premier League leader Arsenal with a win at Newcastle United on Saturday.

Here is the latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting eleven ahead of tonight’s match at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola informed the media yesterday that only Mateo Kovacic and Rodri are unavailable for tonight’s match.

Newcastle receive Manchester City in a Matchday 12 showdown of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Here’s all the key information you need, including kickoff times and how to watch on TV or through streaming platforms.

Newcastle United claimed a 2-1 win over Manchester City at St James’ Park thanks to a double from Harvey Barnes.The Magpies were desperate to end a run of successive league losses and got the job

Newcastle United vs Manchester City Live Score, English Premier League 2025-26: Follow the play-by-play updates from the NEW vs MCI, Matchday 12 fixture at St. James’ Park on2, 2025