Manchester City faces Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday night, looking to boost their chances in the Premier League title race.
City has narrowed the gap on Arsenal, who dropped points against Wolves, leaving City five points behind but with a game in hand.
With an important match against Arsenal still on the schedule, City aims to maintain their momentum leading up to this weekend.
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Manchester City vs Newcastle kick-off time, venue, and how to watch
The match will start at 8 pm GMT on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium.
Fans in the UK can watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Ultimate. Subscribers can also stream it via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live coverage and analysis will be available throughout the evening through dedicated matchday blogs, with updates from inside the stadium.
Manchester City vs Newcastle team news and prediction
City has several injury concerns. Erling Haaland is questionable after missing a recent match due to an injury. Jeremy Doku is dealing with a calf issue, while Savinho is out with a quad problem. Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are confirmed to be unavailable, and Max Alleyne’s situation is uncertain.
Newcastle comes in strong after a 6-1 Champions League win over Qarabag, but will be without Bruno Guimaraes for about two months.
Lewis Miley is pushing for a return, while Yoane Wissa is expected to be fit despite a recent knock. Sven Botman may also be back in the lineup.
This match marks the fourth meeting between these teams this season, emphasizing their familiarity with each other.
While Newcastle has shown they can challenge City, Guimaraes’ absence affects their midfield strength. If Haaland plays, City is likely to be the stronger side in this crucial encounter.
Prediction: Manchester City 1-0 Newcastle United.