Premiership Preview - Man City v Newcastle

This fixture spelt the end of Graeme Souness' reign when City triumphed 3-0 last season, and with only one Premiership win in ten, it's difficult to see Newcastle exacting revenge. They've struggled to score goals or show any invention up front, which partly explains a solitary one point from 15.

Duff is the only spark they can turn to, but will he handle the extra pressure now that Ameobi has joined Owen on the long-term injury list?

With Dyer and Martins also on the sidelines, the Magpies will turn to ex-City reject Sibierski to repeat his goalscoring exploits of Tuesday. He'll have a tough task on his shoulders – Stuart Pearce's men haven't conceded a goal at the City of Manchester Stadium all season.

Despite losing to Charlton last week, it's at home where they've picked up 11 of their 12 points and are unbeaten. Sporting Index expect them to keep that run going and shade this by 0.3 to 0.5 goals.

Man of the moment Graham Poll has averaged nearly five yellow cards this season, but Sporting predict he'll spare himself the column inches and book four players only.

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