FM Preview: Newcastle United v Manchester City 15 Dec 2012

Last updated : 14 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v Manchester City fixture

Newcastle United prepare to entertain Manchester City at St. James Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 50 and lost only 15 of the 82 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was less than a year ago, in May 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sun 06 May Newcastle Utd. 0-2 Man. City Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 19 Nov Man. City 3 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 26 Dec Newcastle Utd. 1 - 3 Man. City Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 03 Oct Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 28 Jan Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Mon 20 Oct Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 Man. City Premier League
2007/2008 Wed 02 Jan Newcastle Utd. 0 - 2 Man. City Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 5 conceded.

Manchester City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Newcastle United find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 16 matches.

Manchester City's total of 33 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 1 1 4 7 9 4
Manchester City 6 1 3 2 6 6 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Newcastle United are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Manchester City An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.

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