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Newcastle United will look to end a run of three Premier League defeats in a row when they welcome the reigning champions to St James’ Park on Saturday. Eddie Howe’s side were victorious against Sunderland last weekend, but have seen their position in the league slip to 9th after some poor form during the festive period.
The Magpies defeated City in the Carabao Cup in September, but lost the reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium back in August. Howe still has a number of injury and fitness issues to contend with this weekend.
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 both Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne heading into Saturday’s game.
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