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Manchester City will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they lock horns with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Saturday lunchtime.

Pep Guardiola’s side spilled points for the first time this season in the top-flight when rescuing a last-gasp equaliser from a fractious 2-2 draw with Arsenal last Sunday, on an afternoon where my corner bet copped.

While that stalemate helped the Sky Blues retain their place at the summit of the standings, they were dealt a crushing blow with the news that star midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season.

After labouring to a 2-1 win over Watford in the EFL Cup in midweek, City will look to tighten their grip on top spot by triumphing on Tyneside.

Newcastle tasted defeat for the first time this term when falling to a 3-1 loss at Fulham last Saturday.

Eddie Howe’s side now face a tall order if they are to avoid a second defeat in succession when table-topping Man City come to town.

How the bookies view it: Toon Army to be toppled

Newcastle – who have won their opening two Premier League home games of the season –  are big outsiders at 19/5 (Betano) while a share of the St James’ Park spoils has been priced up at 10/3 (Betano).

Man City are firm 4/7 favourites on Betano to get their title defence back on track by securing all three points on Saturday.

Head to head: City hold the upper hand

The duo crossed paths four times across the Premier League and the two domestic cups last season, with Man City claiming top honours on three occasions.

Newcastle emerged victorious from the other encounter, eliminating City from the EFL Cup last term courtesy of a 1-0 win.