Manchester City will be aiming to bounce back from their first defeat of the Premier League season when they welcome Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's men went down 4-3 in a thrilling match at Anfield, bringing an end to their 30-game unbeaten streak in the league.
Match Odds
However, having lost 17 and won none of their last 20 matches against this opposition, they are clear 1/7 (1.14) favourites with dabblebet to return to winning ways straight away.
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A 1-0 home defeat in last month's reverse encounter is the only loss suffered by the Magpies in six fixtures, and they are available at 20/1 (21.00) to exact revenge with a shock victory here.
The hosts have been held to a draw in both of their last two home matches in the league, and there are odds of 15/2 (8.50) available on them playing out another stalemate in this one.
Team News
Fabian Delph sustained an injury at Anfield and should be replaced by Danilo, while long term absentees Vincent Kompany, Gabriel Jesus, Benjamin Mendy remain unavailable.
Rafa Benitez is once again expected to be without Florian Lejeune, Jesus Gamez and Aleksandr Mitrovic, despite the latter returning to training following a back injury.
City back to winning ways
Although still 12 points clear at the top of the table, Guardiola's men will be eager to return to form after losing their unbeaten record on Merseyside.
Fortunately, they should not have to wait too long given their recent track record against Saturday's guests, who have lost each of their last eight league visits to this ground - conceding 29 goals in the process.
Tips and Predictions
Having scored four or more in each of the last four encounters on home turf, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on a motivated Manchester City beating Newcastle once again in a match featuring over 3.5 goals.
Manchester City to win & over 3.5 goals for a 2pt stake at 5/6 (1.83) with dabblebet
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