Premier League: Charlie Nicholas makes prediction for Manchester City V Newcastle

Manchester City are preparing to host Newcastle in the Premier League on Wednesday, July 8th. Ahead of the game, Sky Sports' football expert Charlie Nicholas has made his prediction. "How on earth did Manchester City not beat Southampton? It was a massive result for Southampton but they got away with it. Alex McCarthy had a fabulous game," wrote Nicholas. "It is great to see the pressure off Newcastle. I have always been a fan of Steve Bruce. He wants to play two up front but the modern way is three up top or one in behind. Great coaches end up with great players and they can adjust. Steve Bruce has worked wonders with a bit of both. "Newcastle have been battling hard for survival and they have completed it, but there is no pressure after the FA Cup match between these two. We saw what happened in the FA Cup tie, but how much have Man City missed Sergio Aguero? Gabriel Jesus cannot buy a goal, but David Silva and Bernardo Silva are seriously talented players. "When Kevin De Bruyne is left out, what a difference he makes to the team, although he sometimes can so easily contribute off the bench. Surely Jesus will get an opportunity to score more goals in this one. It will be fairly convincing victory for Man City." Charlie Nicholas score prediction: 4-0 source - Sky Sports Join us on Telegram

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