Newcastle face their toughest test of the season as they make the trip to the Etihad Stadium this weekend to face runaway leaders Manchester City in the Premier League.
The Toon have been playing better lately but face a hugely difficult task against City, who have been superb throughout the course of the season so far.
The sides met earlier in the season just after Christmas, when City edged a 1-0 victory at St James Park. It was a match in which Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was criticised for his tactics.
With it being so tight in the league, it’s important for Newcastle to start picking up points with so many teams still involved in the current relegation dogfight.
The Magpies aren’t likely to secure a result there, but City head into the match off the back of a loss to Liverpool – their first in the Premier League this season.
It’s time to predict the Newcastle team ahead of the weekend’s game against Manchester City.
