Former England striker Alan Shearer believes Newcastle’s clash with Manchester City at St James’ Park will end in a draw.
The Magpies were disappointing in their last game, losing 1-3 to Fulham, while the Citizens drew 2-2 with Arsenal at home. Shearer believes that Newcastle will have to respond well to their defeat in the last game, and believes that they can do so and secure a draw in this game โปรโมชั่น ufabet.
“Over the years we’ve seen some great Newcastle v Man City games at St James’ Park and I expect it to happen again for a couple of reasons,” Shearer analysed.
“Newcastle’s cup game was call off so they’ve had a full break. While City will be without Rodri, but City can still be dangerous for you with the players they have.”
“It will be a very difficult game, City are still the favourites and are see as the winners. But it will be a great atmosphere and Newcastle will have to take advantage of that.”
“When you play as badly as you did against Fulham, you have to respond and they have to do it in the right way. Because before last week they were not playing well but got the results they wanted. So the game against Fulham was an eye-opener and a reminder of what Newcastle are like.”
“Last year and the year before that, Newcastle were a team that pressed, attacked, pressed their opponents with energy and determination, which we haven’t seen this year, so they have to bring that back. If they can do that on Saturday, it will be very difficult for Man City.”
“I would choose a draw in this game.”