LIVE broadcast and analysis: Newcastle vs. Manchester City today at 03:00 for the Carabao Cup.
Match information for this game.
Competition: Carabao Cup semifinal, first leg.
Date and time: Tuesday night, 13 Jan 2026 at 03:00 GMT+7.
Venue: St. James' Park.
Format: Two-legged home and away tie.
Defending champion: Newcastle United.
Broadcast on: Monomax and Ais Sport.
Pre-match info: Newcastle United.
Newcastle, managed by Eddie Howe, is currently in hot form after winning 4 consecutive matches in all competitions, including a penalty shootout victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup last weekend.
The reigning Carabao Cup champions have had a challenging route this season, knocking out both Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham to reach the semifinals, with a chance to make history by defending their title.
Despite several injury issues, key players Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, and Anthony Gordon have returned to the starting lineup and are vital to the team’s attack and midfield.
Pre-match info: Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City may be faltering in the 2026 Premier League title race, trailing the leaders by 6 points, making the Carabao Cup a prime opportunity to win silverware this season.
In their latest match, the "Citizens" displayed ruthless form by thrashing Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup, but defensive problems persist with absences of Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and John Stones.
However, the attacking lineup remains intact with Erling Haaland fully fit, ready to combine with Phil Foden and Jérémy Doku to challenge Newcastle’s defense.
Head-to-head record in the last 5 meetings.
Newcastle won 1 match.
Manchester City won 3 matches.
One match ended in a draw.
Newcastle’s last 5 matches.
10/01/2026: Drew 3-3 with Bournemouth (won 7-6 on penalties).
07/01/2026: Won 4-3 against Leeds United.
04/01/2026: Won 2-0 versus Crystal Palace.
30/12/2025: Won 3-1 over Burnley.
26/12/2025: Lost 0-1 to Manchester United.
Manchester City’s last 5 matches.
10/01/2026: Won 10-1 against Exeter.
07/01/2026: Drew 1-1 with Brighton.
04/01/2026: Drew 1-1 with Chelsea.
01/01/2026: Drew 0-0 with Sunderland.
27/12/2025: Won 2-1 over Nottingham Forest.
Predicted starting lineups for both teams.
Newcastle (4-3-3).
Ramsdale; Trippier, Malik Jallow, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Gordon, Voltemade, Barnes.
Manchester City (4-1-4-1).
Donnarumma; Nunes, Kuzanov, Aké, O'Reilly; Rodri; Bernardo Silva, Çerki, Foden, Doku; Haaland.