Haaland's incredible form has continued on international duty, scoring twice in one minute against Italy in Norway's 4-1 win, and two more in a crushing victory over Estonia.
Since the beginning of the season, Haaland has played 15 matches for Man City in all competitions, excellently leading the scoring list in the Premier League with 14 goals after 11 rounds.
If he scores another goal, the Norwegian striker will reach 100 goals in the Premier League after 109 matches, breaking the record of legend Alan Shearer (scoring 100 goals in 124 matches).
A convincing 3-0 win over Liverpool narrowed the gap between Man City and leaders Arsenal to four points.
With the Gunners not playing until Sunday, Pep Guardiola's men will be eager to beat the St James Park team in order to put pressure on their rivals.
Compared to a year ago, it is clear that Man "Blue" has found a new rhythm, although it is still dependent on Haaland's goals. No other Citizens player has scored more than 1 goal this season, when Haaland contributed 14/21 goals in the Premier League (a rate of 66.7%).
So, if they can stop Erling Haaland, Newcastle might be able to stop Man City. However, that's easier said than done.
Newcastle have been inconsistent this season. Their problems lie in attack, despite a promising start from new signing Nick Woltemade.
Yoane Wissa's injury and Anthony Gordon's sudden decline have made it difficult for the "Magpies" to score (11 goals in the Premier League, only above Wolves with 7 goals, Leeds and Nottingham Forest with 10 goals each).
Newcastle are underperforming with an expected goals xG of 13.2. Man City have no such problems. They are the league's top scorers (23 goals) and have the second highest xG of 19.5.
Coach Eddie Howe's team struggled in 14th place, just two points above the relegation zone, after two consecutive 1-3 defeats against Brentford and West Ham.
On the contrary, after losing 2/3 of the first matches of the season, Man City transformed, winning 6/7 of the last rounds, confidently heading to St James Park.
Asian ratio: Man City accepts a draw (1/2: 0) - TX: 2 3/4
Prediction: Man City win 2-1
Force information
Newcastle: Tino Livramento and Wissa are absent due to injury. Joelinton and Osula are still uncertain.
Man City : Only Kovacic is injured.
Expected lineup
Newcastle: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Man City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Bernardo, Gonzalez; Cherki, Foden, Doku; Haaland
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