The odds are stacked against Newcastle United as they prepare to face Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend. Eddie Howe is taking on Pep Guardiola at St James’ Park, and being on home turf would normally give Newcastle United an almighty advantage. However, the Magpies suddenly feel less imperious at home, as demonstrated by the Boxing Day defeat to Nottingham Forest. This will be our first game at St James’ Park since then, and it is against last season’s treble winners who have Kevin De Bruyne back from injury. It is going to be an extremely difficult game, and one that Chris Su…