Manchester City Vs Newcastle United – Expected Lineups, Injuries, Suspensions, Live Streaming, How To Watch FA Cup On TV & Will Kevin De Bruyne Play?

Defending FA Cup champions Manchester City will welcome Newcastle United at the Etihad this weekend. Both teams will be eager to prove their might as they look to punch their ticket to the semifinals. Pep Guardiola‘s men are coming into the game after playing level against Liverpool and Anfield. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe‘s Newcastle was handed a bitter 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. The two teams will be desperate to get to winning ways, with the FA Cup tie a chance to find their groove before the last stretch of the Premier League campaign.

While a section of fans are fancying Newcastle’s chances, considering City’s poor display as of late, City has been on a 21-game unbeaten streak across all competitions. Despite their defensive flaws, the likes of Phil Foden and Rodri have a great job carrying the team in the midfield and the attacking third. The game between the two teams is bound to be a high-voltage encounter with the Magpies fancying their chances to play spoilsport to City’s consecutive treble chances.

Manchester City Vs Newcastle United: Team Updates

The home team will be without the services of Kevin De Bruyne, who will miss the game because of a groin injury. Meanwhile, Ederson will be unavailable for the clash after picking up a thigh injury against Liverpool. While Jack Grealish has recovered from his injury, the team is unlikely to risk the player against Newcastle owing to the team’s fast-paced approach. Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden could also be given rest during the game considering City face Arsenal in their upcoming fixture following Newcastle.

The Magpies will be up against the defending champions without young star Anthony Gordon and veteran defender Dan Burn. Both players picked up an injury during the game against Chelsea and have been ruled out for the clash against City. Meanwhile, the likes of Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope, Harvey Barnes, Callum Wilson, and Joelinton continue to spend time on the sidelines because of injury issues. Sandro Tonali is also set to miss the game with the player serving an eight-month suspension following a betting scandal.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Ortega; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bobb, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland.

Newcastle United predicted lineup: (4-3-3) Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Almiron.

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Manchester City Vs Newcastle United: When and Where to Watch

The game between the two Premier League sides will come to our screens from the Etihad Stadium on the 16th of January. Fans in the United States can catch the live action from the game from 1:30 PM on ESPN+. Meanwhile, viewers in the United Kingdom will have to tune in to BBC One and BBC Sport from 5:30 PM (UK time) to get the play-by-play coverage.

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