I have found Manchester City's odds for the win against Newcastle quite high interestingly. I don't know why it is like that but I will still be favouring them to win the game. De Bruyne is absent maybe but just because of that they won't be weak in the end.
Newcastle started the season with an amazing victory over Aston Villa you know. But I think their job is going to be pretty difficult in Etihad although they are in great shape. It should be another game which is in Manchester City's control. I just don't expect a big win. The final score might be like 2-0 or 2-1.
It won't be easy for Guardiola's men to win this match. They are still the favorites, so that's obvious. But Newcastel recent improvement has made things more difficult. Especially if we look at Newcastle's first match which feasted on goals against Aston Vila.
If Mamchester City are not careful enough with Newcastle, then believe me they will be humiliated at their own base, at Etihafd.
On the other hand, also Newcaste must be more excited to be able to beat the club that currently holds the title of defending champion for 3 consecutive years, even coupled with the Champions League title they currently hold.
I want to say otherwise, it will not be easy for Newcastle to overthrow the reigning Premier League champions. although most people say, that City was not impressive in the match against Sevilla. in the match vs Sevilla, City did not play some of their core players due to several factors. Injured De Bruyne, Silva, John Stones, Pep are preparing for the Premier League competition. in this match, it seems that Pep will use the pattern that is his mainstay.
If I refer to City's line-up prediction, Pep applies the 3-2-4-1 pattern. the difference is, because De Brunye was not played in several matches due to injury. that means Pep will play Alvarez and Kovacic instead. the left and right wings, filled as usual by Bernardo Silva and Grealish, John Stones and Rodri returned to duet as a double pivot. three backs, played by Walker, Akanji and Ake. well, if the scenario goes according to predictions, I'm very sure City will play the game as usual and not like in the match against Sevilla. moreover, this match will be played at the Etihad Stadium headquarters of TheCitizen. City will dominate the game, they even have the potential to score a lot of goals even though now Newcastle has deepened into their squad.
On the contrary, this bout was a big challenge bout for Eddie Howe. if Newcastle are able to hold City to a draw at their headquarters, it means that this team has the potential to become a tight competitor in the race for a trophy this season. but I'm still optimistic, if the scenario is as I said City will win the game easily.