This Saturday night, Newcastle United will face off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, aiming to secure an important away victory in the Premier League. Following their impressive 6-1 triumph against Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, the Magpies are brimming with confidence as they head into this match.
Manager Eddie Howe is likely to maintain a 4-2-3-1 formation with minimal changes to the lineup, giving Anthony Gordon the opportunity to spearhead the attack for the Tyneside club once again.
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Predicted 4-2-3-1 Lineup for Newcastle United Against Manchester City
Defense
Nick Pope will be in goal for Newcastle, having only conceded one goal in his previous outing. Malick Thiaw is set to partner Dan Burn in the center of the defense, striving to maintain a strong and organized backline throughout the match.
Kieran Trippier is a certain starter at right-back, while Lewis Hall will aim to impress on the left side of the defense. Both players will need to balance their defensive duties with making effective contributions to the attack when the opportunity arises.
Alex Murphy will be available on the bench to provide defensive cover.
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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – FEBRUARY 18: Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team’s third goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match against Qarabag FK at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Aziz Karimov/Getty Images)
Midfield
Sandro Tonali and Joe Willock are set to occupy the holding midfield roles for Newcastle, focusing on winning key duels in the center of the pitch.
The talented trio of Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, and Anthony Elanga will support them just ahead, forming the attacking backbone of Howe’s strategy. Their performances will be crucial for the Tyneside club to secure a favorable result this weekend.
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Joelinton and Jacob Ramsey will start on the bench, ready to make an impact in the second half if needed.
Attack
Leading the attack for Newcastle, Anthony Gordon is full of confidence following his four-goal display against Qarabag earlier in the week. He aims to capitalize on this momentum in the final third of the pitch.
William Osula will also be included on the bench to bolster options in attack.