The Premier League title race is heating up — and Manchester City vs Newcastle United at the Etihad this Saturday could be one of the most pivotal fixtures of the season. With Arsenal stumbling at Wolves midweek, Guardiola’s men know three points could cut the gap at the top to just two. Meanwhile, the Magpies arrive with revenge on their minds after that brutal 5-1 EFL Cup semi-final aggregate defeat. Buckle up.
Manchester City vs Newcastle United Match Timings & Venue
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, February 22, 2026 |
| Kick-Off | 8:00 PM GMT / 1:30 AM IST (Sun) |
| Venue | Etihad Stadium, Manchester |
| Competition | Premier League 2025–26, MD26 |
How to Watch Man City vs Newcastle
| Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event / PL | Sky Go, Now TV |
| India | Star Sports Select | Disney+ Hotstar |
| USA | NBC Sports | Peacock Premium |
Visit the Premier League’s official website for the full global broadcaster list.
Also read: How to Watch Premier League 2025–26 Live in India
Predicted Line-Ups
Man City (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Cherki; Semenyo, Haaland
Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Tonali; Murphy, Woltemade, Barnes; Gordon
Injury News: City are without Gvardiol and Kovacic, with Doku and Savinho doubts. Newcastle miss Guimaraes, Livramento, Schar, and Krafth.
Key Stats, Form & H2H
| Stat | Man City | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 2nd | — |
| PL Form (Last 6) | D-L-W-D-W-W | W-D-L-L-L-W |
| Clean Sheets (Last 12 PL) | 6 | — |
| Etihad H2H (PL) | Unbeaten in last 21 | 0W in 20 visits |
| Last Meeting (PL) | Lost 1-2 vs Newcastle | Won 2-1 at home |
City’s home record against Newcastle is extraordinary — unbeaten in 21 Premier League home meetings, winning the last 16 consecutively. Newcastle, for their part, are winless in 37 away games against top-two sides since December 2001.
However, the Magpies arrive in blistering form across all competitions, winning three straight away games and netting 11 goals. Harvey Barnes, who scored both goals in Newcastle’s November win over City, is one to watch.
Also read: Premier League 2025–26 Title Race: City vs Arsenal Breakdown
Prediction
Arsenal’s Wolves draw has handed City a golden opportunity, and Guardiola’s side know it. With Haaland returning and Omar Marmoush having scored five goals in two home games against the Magpies, City look well-equipped to dominate. Newcastle’s poor record at the Etihad is simply too damning to ignore.
Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Newcastle United
