Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(51) 44 Goals 32 (41)
(39) 22 Assists 29 (32)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
25.9 Average Age 26.9
181.3 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(1.1) 1.6 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(49%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.7)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Man City
Newcastle
Player Reason Status Rating
Rodri Out 6.54
Jack Grealish Doubtful 6.5
Manuel Akanji Doubtful 6.43
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamaal Lascelles Out N/A
Harvey Barnes Out 6.56
Joelinton Out 6.9
Dan Burn Doubtful 6.76
Anthony Gordon Doubtful 7.11
Sven Botman Doubtful 6.91

Team News

Man City
Newcastle
  • Rodri is now Manchester City's only confirmed absentee.
  • Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji were both forced off against Real Madrid in midweek and will be assessed.
  • Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden may return to the starting XI here.
  • Jamaal Lascelles, Harvey Barnes and Joelinton remain ruled out for Newcastle.
  • Anthony Gordon, Sven Botman and Dan Burn will be assessed after picking up issues in the last week.

Prediction

  • Manchester City followed up an FA Cup scare at Leyton Orient by throwing away a precious first-leg advantage over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League play-off round.
  • Pep Guardiola's side have now lost two of their last three, and look every bit as fragile as they did two months ago, despite nearly £200 million of January investment.
  • Newcastle, meanwhile, sealed their progression in both domestic cup competitions last week, advancing past Arsenal to reach the Carabao Cup final, while narrowly overcoming Birmingham in the FA Cup fourth round.
  • Ahead of this clash at the Etihad Stadium, both sides share identical records in the Premier League this season, with 12 wins, 5 draws, 7 losses and 41 points.
  • A 1-1 draw was played out at St James' Park back in September, and you would back Newcastle to come away with something here, too.
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