Newcastle vs Manchester City

2/1- Newcastle are just a shadow of a team they used to be a few season’s ago and are still probably missing the magic of Shearer but this season’s campaign for them has been far from satisfying.  They are currently placed 13^th on the points table and would be ready to take on the visiting Manchester City team which is placed at the 6^th position on the points table. Manchester City are having a very good season and have been contesting for positions with the top teams but a look at the history between the teams suggests hardly gives a favorite to pick on. Of the last 19 matches played between the two sides each of them have won 7 times while 5 have been draws. So based on the history it is pretty difficult to pick a team that may win this tie.

 

A look at the current form would clearly suggest that the home team has been struggling offlate, they have lost both their matches before this one and the last one was a 2-1 loss to Chelsea in an away tie, a couple of days before the new year. Viduka and Martins have been the two pillars of strength for the side and the home crowd would be hoping that their class and magic can get back some points for the club. Their home record for the season has been impressive and the last two losses have been away from home hence the Newcastle manager would think that the team is in a comparative safer zone.

 

Manchester City, on the other hand just a point behind 4^th placed Liverpool and a victory here would possibly catapult them to over take the reds. The team has drawn all the 3 matches before this encounter and hence would be desperate for the 3 points.

 

Prediction: 1-1