Manchester City will be looking to set a new club record in the Premier League when they travel to St James’ Park to face Newcastle United on Saturday evening.

The Citizens are in high spirits after winning seven of their last eight matches across all competitions (L1), including a statement over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool before the international break.

Pep Guardiola ’s side boast the best home record in the Premier League so far this season, accumulating 15 points from a possible 18 available (W5 L1) at the Etihad Stadium and scoring a division-high 16 home goals in the process.

Man City have only prevailed in two of their first five top-flight fixtures on the road, though (D1 L2), and suffered defeat in their most recent away match against Aston Villa (1-0)

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