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Pundit Paul Merson has claimed that Manchester City will have too much for Newcastle United to handle as the Magpies travel to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.

Eddie Howe’s side delivered a stunning performance to smash Aston Villa to begin the Premier League season, but the trip to face the treble winners threatens to stop Newcastle from building up momentum.

Merson has told predicted City to win 2-1 in his Sportskeeda column despite some notable injury absentees, but has claimed that Newcastle will provide a tough test for the Champions.

“This season is the real test for Newcastle United. They were incredible against Aston Villa and the Magpies will have a go at City but Pep Guardiola and co. are just too good right now,” he stated.

“Kevin De Bruyne is a big player for City and his absence is going to have a telling effect on them. It’ll no doubt be a major blow for them. It will be interesting to see how Haaland performs in his absence.

“Erling Haaland is a goalscorer. He doesn’t mess about. He just wants to get into the box and score goals much like Ruud van Nistelrooy during his time at Manchester United. People won’t be worried if he can keep scoring goals.

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