The odds are stacked against Newcastle United this weekend, and even the fans know it.
With the final international break of 2025 out of the way, Newcastle United can now firmly focus on getting their Premier League campaign back on track.
Prediction for Newcastle vs Man City?
However, that mission could not get off to a more difficult start. Man City have dominated Newcastle for the past two decades, and their current form shows no signs of that pattern changing any time soon.
While a small section of Magpies fans believe Newcastle can beat Man City on Saturday evening, most firmly expect a defeat and they’ve not been quiet in sharing their pessimism.
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Taking to Twitter/X ahead of the game, Newcastle fans mostly just admitted that their team has no chance of defeating Pep Guardiola’s relentless City.
One fan wrote: “Already preparing myself to be let down.”
Another said: “Absolutely pointless. Expect a better performance, but no chance we take anything off them.”
Others shared a similar sentiment, writing, “Another weekend ruined,” and expecting “Another defeat on the cards.”
It doesn’t sound like it’s going to be a good time for Newcastle fans, then. One even said: “I’m expecting very little, yet will still let the match affect my mood for the rest of the day.”
However, there were some who had slightly more hope. One of the more positive supporters wrote: “Just need one tackle to go against us! Crowd will erupt. Only way we get results at St James’ Park.”
Pressure-free environment will help Newcastle
Eddie Howe knows how big the Man City challenge is, but in many ways, the pressure is entirely off Newcastle here.
The fans don’t expect a result. Pundits think Newcastle will lose against City. Even the Geordie Boot Boys team think Newcastle will struggle. In essence, this City game is a bit of a free hit; all that anyone asks for is that we see an improved performance, one with a bit of heart.
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It’s very unlikely the home crowd will get on the players’ backs as long as they see some spirit and fight from Eddie Howe’s men.
This game has to be a platform for Newcastle moving forward; not necessarily in terms of picking up points this weekend, but for showing what kind of team the Magpies will be this season.
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