Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce has made a surprising prediction regarding the Premier League title race.
The ex-England Under-21 coach believes that City will have it tough as they try to win four in a row.
The Citizens are not only defending their hat trick of league titles, but also the Treble they won last term.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Pearce stated: To be honest with you, I think [Newcastle] are going to win the league this year.
I'm going to stick my neck out, I think Newcastle with the recruitment they've done and how things are.
I've been up there a couple times in the last year and the place is absolutely rocking.
I think if they keep everyone fit and have a good run at it and I think this game on Saturday evening could be a good indicator about whether they have got credentials."