City eased past Championship side Bristol City in midweek to progress into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. But the focus immediately turns back to the league, with Pep Guardiola’s side able to cut the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points with a victory over the Magpies.
Guardiola rested several first-team players against the Robins. The likes of Kyle Walker, Rodri, Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland were allowed a night off at Ashton Gate, while Jack Grealish only played the final 20 minutes.
Here’s how City are expected to line-up against Newcastle, according to our sister title ManchesterWorld:
Here’s how City are expected to line-up against Newcastle, according to our sister title ManchesterWorld: