He Manchester City and the Newcastle United They will face this Saturday, February 15 at the Etihad Stadiumin a meeting corresponding to the Day 25 of the Premier League 2024-2025.
With both teams located in the fight for European positions, the duel promises to be a high intensity clash.
Manchester City seeks to recover lost terrain
The set directed by Pep Guardiola It is going through an irregular season and needs a victory not to get off the fight for the title. Currently, the team Skyblue occupies the Fifth Table position with 41 pointsthe same as his rival of this day, although with a difference in goals from +13.
The last results of the City They reflect that lack of consistency:
- Bulky defeat against Arsenal (5-1) In a party where defensive errors and the lack of forcefulness took its toll.
- Convincing victory against Chelsea (3-1)demonstrating his stuck in attack.
- Win against the IPSWich (6-0)with Haaland leading the offensive front.
- Birth in front of Brentford (2-2)letting escape two points in the final minutes.
Guardiola’s team not only needs to add three points, but also recover confidence and consolidate their game for the final stretch of the season. With the Manchester United and Aston Villa stepped on his heelsthe current Premier champions cannot afford more stumbling.
Newcastle, with the same need as City
He Newcastle Unitedon the other hand, it arrives with the moral somewhat higher, although with the same amount of points as the City. The team of Eddie Howe occupies the Sixth Table Squarealso with 41 points and a goal difference of +13.
His performance in recent weeks has been a rise and low of emotions:
- Defeat against Fulham (2-1)letting important points escape.
- Victoria against Southampton (3-1)showing a good offensive game.
- Hard defeat against Bournemouth (4-1)evidencing problems in defense.
- Blunt triumph against Wolves (3-0)in a match in which they recovered their best version.
Newcastle has proven to be a dangerous team, with an attack capable of generating many occasions, but its defensive weakness has been its Achilles heel In several days. The key to the “Magpies” will be to maintain the strength in the rear and take advantage of the opportunities to the backlash.
Party keys
- City reaction: After their defeat against Arsenal, Guardiola’s need an immediate response not to get away from the fight for the top positions.
- Offensive effectiveness of the Newcastle: While Eddie Howe’s team has shown forcefulness in attack, his defense has been vulnerable in some key matches.
- Haaland Factor: The Norwegian is still the most decisive player of the City and his performance will be crucial to open spaces against a Newcastle that will try to close back.
- The weight of the Etihad Stadium: Despite the irregularity of the City, playing at home is always a factor in favor and the premises will seek to become strong before their hobby.
When and where to watch the Premier League game live online?
He Manchester City – Newcastlecorresponding to the Premier League Day 25this will be played Saturday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. (CET) in it Etihad Stadium.
For fans in Spain, the party will be available in Daznwhich will broadcast the match live and online. The subscribers of the platform may follow the match on any device compatible with the application.
With both teams tied at points and with the need to add three by three, the duel in the Etihad promises to be Key for the fight for Champions League posts.