Newcastle United take on Bristol City on Saturday in the Championship, and HITC pundits give their predictions on the likely outcome.
Newcastle United 4-0 Bristol City
They may be missing Dwight Gayle to injury but this should be a routine win for Newcastle. Bristol City are out of form and will miss Tammy Abraham’s impact up front.
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez
Newcastle United 2-1 Bristol City
Another injury for Dwight Gayle means Newcastle will once again have to rely on the famously unreliable Aleksandar Mitrovic against The Robins. Fortunately, Lee Johnson’s side are hardly tight at the back, meaning the in-form Matt Ritchie could maintain his excellent form.
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson
Newcastle United 2-1 Bristol City
Newcastle are starting to look like a well-oiled machine in the Championship. They appear to have adjusted to the rigours of the division and know how to grind games out now. Bristol City won’t make it easy for them, although they will now be without Tammy Abraham. A narrow Newcastle win by one or two would be my call.
Newcastle United 3-0 Bristol City
This match is only going one way, with Newcastle sure to run out comfortable winners against a Bristol City side hovering just above the relegation zone. The Magpies will know every point is crucial as they look to see out the season on top and they will not let this one slip.
Newcastle United 3-0 Bristol City
It’s hard to see anything but a comprehensive victory for Newcastle here, with Bristol City – already in real trouble just above the relegation zone – without the attacking threat of Tammy Abraham. The Magpies will have too much quality for their opponents even with Dwight Gayle missing.
Newcastle’s Matt Ritchie
Newcastle United 2-0 Bristol City
Newcastle are ambling towards the title and should have few issues seeing off a Bristol City side whose only win since 3 December came against rock-bottom Rotherham United. Gayle’s absence is a huge loss for the Magpies, but it’s not like they’re short on quality.
Bristol City’s Lee Tomlin celebrates
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