Manchester City can move two points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with a win against Newcastle United this evening (kick-off 5:30pm).
Last year's quadruple winners sit third in the table, five points away from Liverpool and two off second place Aston Villa, although the City have a game in hand on both sides.
A somewhat stuttering start to the campaign for Pep Guardiola's men looks to be behind them having secured five consecutive wins in all competitions, a run which includes league victories over Sheffield United and Everton.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are hoping last weekend's derby win at Sunderland can be used as a springboard for their season. Prior to the 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light, the Magpies had lost seven of their last eight matches, including exiting both the Champions League and Carabao Cup, as well as falling to ninth in the Premier League table.
Having lost to Liverpool last time out, the visit of Man City provides another ultimate test, despite the visitors being without top scorer Erling Haaland and defensive pair John Stones and Manuel Akanji.
With a helping hand from our sister title ManchesterWorld, here's how City are predicted to line up against Newcastle:
1. GK: Ederson (in for Stefan Ortega)
Prior to the recent win over Sheffield United, the keeper hadn't kept a clean sheet in eight league matches.
2. RB: Kyle Walker (in for Manuel Akanji)
Was handed a rare rest in the win over Huddersfield, and it was confirmed this week that he is first-choice club captain. Photo: Francois Nel
3. CB: Ruben Dias
One of the few defenders that is definitely available, with John Stones and Akanji out.
4. CB: Nathan Ake (in for Sergio Gomez)
Could play at the heart of defence or at left-back.