The standout tie in the third round of the EFL Cup this week will see Newcastle United host Manchester City on Wednesday night. Both sides will have ambitions of winning the competition this term, but for one team, those dreams will come to an early end this week.
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Newcastle nearly ended their long wait for a major piece of silverware last term, as they reached the final of the EFL Cup. However, they were ultimately outclassed on their big day out at Wembley, as they fell to a loss against Manchester United. But, Eddie Howe will be hoping that his side can go one better in the competition this term.
Newcastle have recovered from a slow start to the campaign in recent weeks, and they come into this fixture after going three without a loss. The Magpies went crazy in front of goal in their most recent fixture, as they landed a huge 8-0 away win against Sheffield United. Eight different players found the back of the net in that victory, in what was Newcastle’s biggest ever away win in the league.
Improving on perfection will be the big aim for Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side this term, as the club look to go one better than their treble by winning all four available trophies this term. City have won all of their matches across all competitions this term, and smoothly landed maximum points in their previous Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.
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City were excellent in the opening 15 minutes against Forest, as they easily moved into a 2-0 lead. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden netted the goals in the fixture. However, both star forwards will likely be handed a break on Wednesday.
Newcastle vs Man City Head to Head
Man City have won each of their last two matches against Newcastle without conceding a goal. Meanwhile, Newcastle are winless in their last ten fixtures against City across all competitions. However, the Magpies did pick up a 2-0 win in the latest meeting between the sides in the EFL Cup in 2014.
Newcastle vs Man City Prediction
Both Newcastle and City will make changes for this fixture in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. The team news will make for fascinating reading, but a chance could be taken on Newcastle landing a famous home win.
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