After showing their dominance over the oppositions Burnley and Burton Albion in both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup respectively, the reigning champions Manchester City would look to keep their winning run intact in the Premier League as well. They are set to take on Newcastle United in their next outing, with their opponents in dire straits at the moment.
Newcastle United, on the other hand, were knocked out of the FA Cup by Watford. The problems continue as Rafa Benitez’s men are on the threshold of entering the relegation zone in the Premier League and their next match against Manchester City could not have come at a worse time.
Team News
Pep Guardiola is expected to go in with a full strength side in the next match against the Magpies. The only injury concerns he has ahead of the game are that of Benjamin Mendy and Vincent Kompany.
Goalkeeper
Ederson would start in goal for the Citizens after keeping a clean sheet against Burnley in the last match.
Defence
Aymeric Laporte and John Stones would start in the heart of the backline for the Citizens. Fabian Delph would start in the left back position while Kyle Walker would put in a shift from the right.
Midfield
Kevin De Bruyne, who contributed with a goal in the 5-0 routing of Burnley in the FA Cup, would start in the central midfield alongside David Silva for Manchester City. Fernandinho would put in a shift behind the duo as the defensive midfielder in the match against Newcastle.
Attack
After sealing the win against Burnley with a well-taken spot kick, Sergio Aguero is expected to lead the line for the Citizens for the next match. Raheem Sterling would start in the wide attacker position on the right-hand side of the pitch. Leroy Sane would continue his good run as the wide attacker from the left against Rafa Benitez’s men.
Predicted Formation: 4-3-3
