The Magpies come to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday for the 12.30 (UK) kick-off, just four points off the top-four, with two games in the hand.
After a thrilling 3-3 draw at St James’ Park back in August, our boss is expecting a tough clash against a side that have been beaten just twice in the Premier League this season.
Howe took over at Newcastle in November 2021 with the Club 19th in the Premier League and has quickly turned them into challengers at the other end of the table.
“They have not been here for a long time so you always think they need time but they made exceptional recruitment; exactly what they need,” Guardiola said.
“[They have] a manager with huge quality in many, many things. Maybe they will stay there.”
To see the full press conference, click on the video above…
CITY V NEWCASTLE
City welcome Newcastle to the Etihad Stadium at 12:30 (UK) on Saturday 4 March and you can follow the match across mancity.com and the official app.
We will start live updates at 10:30 on our Matchday Centre and that will run throughout the afternoon.
Our Matchday Live programme will begin shortly before team news arrives at 11:30. Guests Shaun Goater and Steve Howey will give their insight.
During the game, Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison will talk you through proceedings with our radio commentary offering.
Afterwards, we will bring you all the reaction from the Etihad Stadium before short highlights are available at 17:15 and extended highlights from midnight.
CITY+ subscribers can also watch the entire 90 minutes back from midnight.
