Manchester City vs Newcastle news: Citizens to unleash frustrations on future title challengers

Considering their financial muscle, it's likely that Newcastle United will gradually join the Premier League title race over the next few years. 

However, the Magpies could have a more immediate impact on the future of the league crown when they travel to the Etihad for an all-important clash with Manchester City. 

But as the saying goes, a wounded animal is also a dangerous animal - something Pep Guardiola will be hoping to prove as Man City look to close in on the title.

Question is, can they take full advantage, or will they once again freeze on the big stage?

When: Sunday, May 8, 16:30 BST

Where: Etihad Stadium

Where to watch: Sky Sports

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Stuart Attwell will take charge of proceedings on Sunday in what will be his 19th Premier League outing of the ongoing campaign.

Premier League season stats 2021/22: Matches (18), yellow cards (62), red cards (1), penalties (5)

Manchester City's collapse against Real Madrid was just their second defeat in 16 competitive games.

Newcastle have also been in good form, winning four of their last five Premier League games.

Ruben Dias and Joao Cancelo gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at the break, while Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling doubled the advantage in the second-half.

Manchester City wins: 7

Draws: 2

Newcastle wins: 1

Manchester City goals: 25

Newcastle goals: 10

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola when asked whether his team will try to forget about their Champions League exit: "Why forget it? We are going to go into the game against Newcastle thinking about that."

Guardiola is expected to be without Kyle Walker and John Stones, who continue to recover from ankle and muscle injuries.

In better news, Kieran Trippier could be involved