The schedule is nowhere near as intense, but the fixtures are just as tough as Newcastle United prepare to take on Manchester City this weekend. The Magpies’ difficult January has got off to a fairly decent start. Our trip to Liverpool resulted in a defeat, but the performance was a bit better. That was followed by the Tyne-Wear derby, which Newcastle won 3-0 against Sunderland. That win should serve as a massive confidence boost, which is exactly what Eddie Howe‘s side needs ahead of taking on last season’s treble winners at St James’ Park. It is going to be an incredibly challenging game for…