Pep Guardiola’s men came into this game – our fourth against the Magpies so far this season – in fine form and seven games unbeaten in all competitions with three wins and a draw from our last four Premier League encounters.
But in front of us were a determined Magpies arriving at the Etihad following a comprehensive 6-1 Champions League knockout round first leg at Qarabag in midweek.
Victory for the Blues would move us closer to the Gunners in the table, a maximum haul ensuring a two-point gap to the league leaders.
It certainly wouldn’t be easy against an opposition packed with talent including homegrown hero Dan Burn, dangerous winger Anthony Gordon and summer signing Nick Woltemade.
It promised to be an exciting encounter at the Etihad.
But could we get the win to put added pressure on the Premier League front runners?
Find out in the video player above.
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