Newcastle United vs. Manchester City: Confirmed Lineup

A tough contest is set to beseech Saint James Park at mid-noon as Manchester City takes a tour of North East, England to battle Newcastle United on their home turf.

Usually, ties between both clubs are fiercely contested affairs that pits the two teams in tight battles. Though Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are seen as favorites, Newcastle United against the Premier League champions is never a game to rule the Magpies out of.

In recent seasons, Newcastle United, whether under the managerial stewardship of Eddie Howe or Rafa Benitez and the likes, have held their own against City a couple of times, even managing to pull off surprises there and about.

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With Manchester City missing a couple of key players on their trip to face Newcastle United, the Magpies have their fortunes to count as they will be battling a Guardiola side short of killers in their squad.

Kevin De Bruyne has been confirmed to miss this crucial tie, and key midfielder, Rodri picked up a season ending injury last weekend against Arsenal in their eventual 2-2 draw over at the Etihad.

Thus, the Magpies will be having not only the home advantage of a full Saint James Park behind them, but an enemy on limited strength. But, a City at limited strength, is never to be written off either. In fact, Manchester City without the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri in midfield is a fair game for their opponent rather than with the two in their lineup.

Hence, fans should expect a cracker of a game. Here goes the Confirmed lineup for both sides;

NEWCASTLE UNITED CONFIRMED LINEUP:

Manchester City Confirmed Lineup: