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Nathan Jacobs
Saturday 01 September 2018 17:42 BST
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Rafa Benitez will most likely put his entire team behind the ball and look to stop Manchester City for as long as possible in hope of a fortuitous goal or clean sheet for Newcastle.

He did this last season and last week against Chelsea, where he was criticised for his negative style of play after Wolves drew with City after a bold attacking performance.

“Last season he did it against us away and at home,” said Pep Guardiola on Benitez’s tactics. “Everything he is going to do is because he believes it’s the best for them to get points.”

We'll have all the latest from the Etihad:


Preview

What time does it start?

Kick off at The Etihad is at 17:30 BST

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport will be showing live coverage on BT Sport 1 from 17:00, BT Sport app users will also be able to watch the match live online.

Past three meetings

20 January 2018, Premier LeagueManchester City 3 (Aguero x3) Newcastle 0

27 December 2017, Premier League – Newcastle 0 Manchester City 1 (Sterling)

19 April 2016, Premier League – Newcastle 1 (Anita) Manchester City 1 (Aguero)

Premier League form guide

Manchester City: WWD

Newcastle: LDL

Aguero has a fine record against Newcastle
Aguero has a fine record against Newcastle (Getty)

Odds

Manchester City to win: 1/9

Newcastle to win: 25/1

Draw: 10/1

Prediction

Manchester City 3-0 Newcastle

PENALTY TO BRIGHTON

Vietto brings down Murray in the box. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:25

24 mins: SAVED! 

Gross' penalty is saved by Bettinelli who is back in the side today. 

Murray will be kicking himself for not taking it himself. Big chance gone for the scoring to be opened. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:26

After a good start for Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have started to dominate possession and are keeping the Cherries penned in.

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:27

We're half an hour into Premier League kick offs and we still have no goals. 

Not a single one. 

I won't do any more jinxing. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:32

Palace have had a big penalty shout waved away as Bertrand came from behind Benteke and felled him but Martin Atkinson refuses to blow up. 

Still 0-0. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:33

GOAL! EVERTON 0-1 HUDDERSFIELD (Billing, 34)

The biggest home banker of the Premier League games has produced the first goal and it would surely be your last guess! 

The Terriers take the lead at Goodison despite Everton's good form so far this season. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:35

GOAL! EVERTON 1-1 HUDDERSFIELD (Calvert-Lewin, 35) 

Digne's cross is sent towards Calvert-Lewin who's header is flicked towards goal and beats Lossl even though he will feel he could've done slightly better. 

​Their lead was very very short-lived! 

I told you it was a surprise they took the lead. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:36

Willian is hobbling off but will be hoping to come back on. He's played okay so far having replaced Pedro.

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:40

BRIGHTON 0-1 FULHAM (Schurrle, 42) 

Fulham continue where they left off last week and having saved a penalty earlier in the afternoon, the Cottagers now have the lead at the Amex. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:45

POST HIT! Hazard rolls the ball across goal for Alonso who miskicks it into the post. 

Good chance for Chelsea though just before half time. 

Nathan Jacobs1 September 2018 15:46

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