In the fierce battlefield of the English Premier League, the competitive landscape is getting tighter and tighter. This week, the two giants are set to meet, with Manchester City striving for a winning streak, while Newcastle are desperate to shake off the shadow of back-to-back defeats and get back to winning ways.
Eininharrant had very few touches in the game, the Norwegian striker has a simple and direct attacking style, but City's consistent adherence to possession tactics has led to him looking a little lost in recent games once his teammates don't give him the ball.
I observed that Aynin Chalant was often alone in front of goal, with Chiyondibni, Kialisu, Males and Phil Cotton not getting the ball to his feet quickly enough. City won't be changing their tactics, but I think he will undoubtedly have more scoring opportunities if other players can cut into the box more often.
Bouncing back from losing the EFL Cup title will undoubtedly be difficult, with the Newcastle side on a run of four games without a win in all competitions and a poor run of results, but they must remain focused and in a positive frame of mind for the remainder of the season.
Worryingly, Newcastle have conceded goals in their last five matches, having previously suffered from a lack of concentration and positional sense, or fouls in the box. They must not make these mistakes again against City, or they will struggle to turn the game around on the road if they concede first.
On the other hand, Newcastle's team has seen a sharp drop in goals recently, and the most dangerous situation is when defenders go up for assists, leading to exposed gaps in the back line. Whether players such as Chiyun Dibny and Phil Cotton, who have returned to form recently, as well as Aynin Chalant, can capitalize on their chances will be the key to the game.
I believe that if Sintemas performs well, he will pose a challenge to City's defense, and it will be a great matchup between him and Kiljuiga. Nonetheless, I think City will win the game in the end.
