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Is this how Newcastle United will line-up against Manchester City? (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Is this how Newcastle United will line-up against Manchester City? (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Is this how Newcastle United will line-up against Manchester City? (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Eddie Howe to make four changes and a tactical switch when Newcastle United face Manchester City - predicted XI

Newcastle United visit the reigning champions on Sunday - is this the side Eddie Howe will pick at the Etihad Stadium?
By Joe Buck
Published 7th May 2022, 10:00 BST
Updated 7th May 2022, 10:06 BST

Manchester City hasn’t traditionally been a happy hunting ground for Newcastle United - they are yet to win at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League and have just one League Cup triumph to their name in that time.

And this weekend, they will face a City side that will want to bounce back from their shock Champions League exit to Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.

So how will Eddie Howe try to combat the Citizens? Will he change formation from last weekend’s 4-3-3 set-up against Liverpool, or will it be more of the same for the Magpies? What about Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier - will we catch a glimpse of them back in action for Newcastle after long injury lay-offs?

Here, we predict what Newcastle United starting XI Howe will pick to face Manchester City on Sunday:

So how will Eddie Howe try to combat the Citizens? Will he change formation from last weekend’s 4-3-3 set-up against Liverpool, or will it be more of the same for the Magpies? What about Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier - will we catch a glimpse of them back in action for Newcastle after long injury lay-offs?

Burn coped well with the Liverpool attack at the weekend and will have to put in yet another flawless display against Manchester City.

5. CB: Dan Burn

Burn coped well with the Liverpool attack at the weekend and will have to put in yet another flawless display against Manchester City. Photo: Stu Forster

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Things don’t get much easier for Targett who will likely come up against one of the Premier League’s most in-form players in Riyad Mahrez.

6. LWB: Matt Targett

Things don’t get much easier for Targett who will likely come up against one of the Premier League’s most in-form players in Riyad Mahrez. Photo: Stephen Pond

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Guimaraes’ form last month got him a nomination for April's Premier League Player of the Month. However, this weekend he will likely come up against fellow nominees Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne in what will be his sternest test as a Newcastle player to date.

7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes

Guimaraes’ form last month got him a nomination for April's Premier League Player of the Month. However, this weekend he will likely come up against fellow nominees Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne in what will be his sternest test as a Newcastle player to date. Photo: Marc Atkins

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It is going to be a very difficult battle against City but Shelvey’s passing ability and range could be a key weapon for Newcastle if they are to get anything from the game.

8. CM: Jonjo Shelvey

It is going to be a very difficult battle against City but Shelvey’s passing ability and range could be a key weapon for Newcastle if they are to get anything from the game. Photo: Naomi Baker

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