Newcastle United vs Manchester City live: Where can I watch it, what time is kick off, channel, team news, odds

A look ahead to the Premier League game at St James' Park

Wednesday 27 December 2017 17:05 GMT

City could go 15 points clear (Getty)

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The final game of the Boxing Day fixtures comes to a head 24 hours after the rest as league leaders Manchester City travel north to face Newcastle United in the hope – or rather, expectation – of pulling 15 points clear.

Manchester United’s draw against Burnley means it is four points dropped from their last two games and City, still with two games to play before the turn of the year, could surpass 60 points by 2018.

Newcastle on the other hand, in the middle of a takeover, are nervously looking below them as they sit just a single point above the bottom three despite a strong start to the season.

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 7.45pm at St James’ Park on Wednesday 27 December.

Where can I watch it?

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 7.30pm.

Player to watch…

Kevin De Bruyne. Who else? Pep Guardiola has rotated all of his other midfielders and attackers this season except for the Belgian, such is the importance he plays in the City midfield. He so often starts the attacks and finishes them even more regularly, be it with a deadly pass or a long-range shot.

Form guide…

Newcastle United: DLLLLW

Manchester City: LWWWDW

Odds…

Newcastle United: 12/1

Manchester City: 2/7

Draw: 6/1

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