Newcastle United's starting line-up has been confirmed for Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Manchester City.
Eddie Howe has made two changes to the side that lost 3-2 at Chelsea on Monday night in the Premier League. Anthony Gordon has kept his place in the starting line-up despite being forced off with a knee injury at Stamford Bridge.
The 23-year-old has since returned to training and earned an England call-up before being passed fit for the match at the Etihad Stadium. Jacob Murphy and Jamaal Lascelles return to the starting line-up with Tino Livramento and Miguel Almiron dropping out.
Almiron has dropped to the bench while Livramento missed out on a place in the side due to a knock.
Howe's side have also switched formation to a five-at-the-back set-up as they look to end a 10-year losing streak at the Etihad Stadium. Newcastle will be hoping to progress to the semi-final of the FA Cup for the first time since 2005.
They face a City side who won the competition last season and have only lost once to Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium since it was opened in 2003.
NUFC XI: Dubravka; Murphy, Lascelles, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Willock; Gordon, Isak
Subs: Karius, Dummett, Ritchie, Targett, Krafth, Hall, Almiron, Anderson, Miley

5. Sven Botman
Keeps his place in the side with Newcastle switching to a back five. | Getty Images

6. Dan Burn
Burn is a trusted member of Howe’s defence and will need to be on top form at the Etihad Stadium. | Getty Images

7. Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes was just one of a number of players who underperformed in the capital and the Brazilian, who has reportedly attracted attention from Manchester City as of late, will be keen to improve from his previous outing. | Getty Images

8. Sean Longstaff
Keeps his place in the side despite nursing a foot injury. | Getty Images


