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Newcastle United seek to end a run of three consecutive Premier League defeats this evening when they host the treble winners at St James' Park. The Magpies defeated Sunderland in the FA Cup last weekend, but have seen their position in the Premier League table slip after a poor run of results in December.
Newcastle defeated City in the Carabao Cup back in September, but haven't won a Premier League game against the Citizens in almost four years. Eddie Howe will again be without a clutch of key players this evening, but he has been handed a small boost with the imminent return of one of his sidelined players.
Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, could also be without a couple of his key players for their trip to the north east. There are questions surrounding the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne heading into Saturday’s game, whilst Erling Haaland has been ruled out of contention.
Here, we take a look at all the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Newcastle United v Manchester City:
5. Jeremy Doku - doubt
Doku returned to action last weekend after a muscle injury but, much like De Bruyne, may not be risked from the off this weekend ahead of their mini break. | Getty Images
6. Kalvin Phillips - doubt
Phillips has been heavily-linked with a move to St James’ Park this month, but he may not feature against the Magpies this weekend. He missed their FA Cup win on Sunday through illness. | Getty Images
7. Erling Haaland - doubt
Haaland has been out for a month with a foot injury, and was tipped to make a comeback at St James’ Park on Saturday. Guardiola, however, revealed that he would not have Haaland's services to call on at St James' Park. | Getty Images
8. Harvey Barnes - out
Barnes picked up a foot injury at Bramall Lane and has not featured for the Magpies since that day. A return in a couple of weeks time is now likely for the former Leicester City man after a slight setback in his recovery. | Getty Images