Newcastle United face a severe test as they look to keep alive their hopes of ending their long wait for silverware when they visit Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday evening.
The Magpies have already seen off Sunderland, Fulham and Blackburn Rovers to reach the last eight of the competition and now lie just 90 minutes away from a Wembley semi-final. However, the unquestionable quality of Pep Guardiola's side, coupled with United's appalling record at the Etihad Stadium, means an away win would be something of a shock if Eddie Howe's side can come out on top.
Howe's cause if far from helped by the fact the Magpies boss is heading into battle without the services of several key players as his injury nightmare continues to hamper any attempts to draw an improvement out of his squad. With days to go until the game, NewcastleWorld assesses the latest team news and injury updates from the Magpies and their opponents.
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2. OUT: Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
The Italian is suspended from football until August due to illegal gambling activity
3. OUT: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne picked up an injury against Liverpool and has been withdrawn from Belgium's international squad.
4. OUT: Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)
The England striker is not expected to return until the final weeks of the season after he suffered a chest injury in last month's win against Nottingham Forest.