Following their respective victories over Burnley and Aston Villa on the first day of play, Manchester City and Newcastle will square off.
In their opening game, Manchester City overcame Burnley 3-0 thanks to goals from Rodri and Erling Haaland. The 'Cityzens' then overcame Sevilla in the Super Cup on Wednesday, 5-4 on penalties.
In their inaugural game, Newcastle defeated Aston Villa 5-1 thanks to goals from Alexander Isak (2), Tonali, Callum Wilson, and Harvey Barnes.
Team News
John Stones and Bernardo Silva won't be available for Manchester City, and Kevin De Bruyne's injury from their opening match against Burnley will keep him out for months.
Emil Krafth, Javier Manquillo, and Joe Willock are still on the sidelines for Newcastle and will not play.
Head-to-Head
In the Premier League, Manchester City has won eight straight games versus Newcastle.
Their 2-1 loss at St James' Park in January 2019 marked their lone loss in their previous 31 Premier League contests against Newcastle (W25, D5).
Rolando Aarons and Moussa Sissoko's goals gave Newcastle United their most recent victory at the Etihad in a League Cup fourth-round match in October 2014.
In their last 30 home games in all competitions, Pep Guardiola's team has won 28 of them while scoring 100 goals. If they triumph tonight, they might break the existing club record of 17 straight victories at home in all competitions.
Manchester City wins: 75
Newcastle United wins: 72
Draw: 41
Prediction lineup
Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Ederson (GK); Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Lewis; Kovacic, Rodri (C); B. Silva, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
Pope (GK); Trippier (C), Schar, Botman, Burn; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Wilson, Isak
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