FM Preview: Newcastle United v Manchester City 06 May 2012

Last updated : 05 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Newcastle United v Manchester City fixture

Manchester City face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James Park on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Sky Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 50 and win only 14 of the 81 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was just last season, in December 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 19 Nov Man. City 3 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 26 Dec Newcastle Utd. 1-3 Man. City Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 03 Oct Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Wed 28 Jan Man. City 2 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League
2008/2009 Mon 20 Oct Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 Man. City Premier League
2007/2008 Wed 02 Jan Newcastle Utd. 0 - 2 Man. City Premier League
2007/2008 Sat 29 Sep Man. City 3 - 1 Newcastle Utd. Premier League

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Magpies, with 3 goals against.

Manchester City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Sky Blues, and 6 goals against.

Newcastle United's total of 65 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Manchester City are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 36 games giving them a return of 83 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Newcastle United 6 5 0 1 11 4 15
Manchester City 6 4 1 1 16 5 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Sky Blues, but one which we believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Newcastle United Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Manchester City 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here