Date: Wednesday 27th September, 2023
Time: 8:00 pm
Stadium St James' Park
Referee
Goal Scorer:
Newcastle
Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes was forced off after just 12 minutes at Bramall Lane on Sunday, with the former Leicester City man sustaining a toe injury, although the severity of the injury remains unclear at this stage.
Barnes joins Joelinton, Joe Willock and Emil Krafth on Newcastle's injury list, but backup goalkeeper Martin Dubravka has returned to full fitness after recovering from illness.
Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Lewis Hall and Tino Livramento all came off the bench during Sunday's thrashing of Sheffield United, meaning that several fringe players could start on Wednesday as Howe aims to keep his squad fresh.
Newcastle United possible starting lineup:
Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Manchester City
As for Man City, Kevin De Bruyne remains a long-term injury absentee due to a thigh problem, while Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva and John Stones are also expected to miss the midweek trip.
With Rodri suspended, Kalvin Phillips could be handed a rare start in City's midfield as Guardiola tweaks his starting XI, although 18-year-old starlet Rico Lewis and new signing Matheus Nunes are also capable of filling the void.
Having already netted eight goals in six Premier League appearances this season, Erling Haaland will continue to lead the line for the visitors, but his minutes could be managed due to City's busy schedule, giving more game time to Julian Alvarez.
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gomes; Nunes, Phillips; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
Prediction: Newcastle United 1-2 Manchester City
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