Pep Guardiola has been quizzed on Newcastle being title contenders as Manchester City prepare to face the Magpies.
City face Newcastle in Premier League game week 2 on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
The Magpies currently lead the league table and have been having an impressive run since last season as they finished 3rd. Eddie Howe's side will compete in the Champions League this season.
"f they handle the competitions this season, the Champions League, the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and the Premier League," Guardiola said when asked whether Newcastle are title contenders, during a press conference.
"If they handle it well they can compete but it’s completely different when you play one game a week or four games a week but if they are able to handle it, of course they are contenders."
source - MEN