Eddie Howe made three changes to his side for Thursday night’s trip to Liverpool as they were beaten 3-1.
Jamal Lewis and Allan Saint-Maximin went off during the match. Lewis will almost certainly miss this weekend’s game with a hamstring injury while Saint-Maximin is a doubt and will be monitored over the weekend.
Newcastle will also be without Federico Fernandez, who suffered a thigh injury on Monday that will keep him out for the ‘next couple of weeks’. Paul Dummett is nearing a return from a persistent calf injury but is still expected to be unavailable until the new year.
COVID-19 is also a very prominent threat to player safety and availability as The Magpies go into the match against the league leaders looking to pick up only their second win of the season.
Here is Dominic Scurr’s predicted Newcastle United line-up…
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9. LM: Ryan Fraser
Put in a solid display at Anfield, one of his best performances for the club. Unlucky not to be awarded a penalty. Photo: Shaun Botterill
10. RM: Jacob Murphy
Scored his first Newcastle goal against Manchester City almost three years ago in a 3-1 defeat. Photo: Ian MacNicol
11. AM: Joelinton
Scored the last time Manchester City visited St James's Park back in May. Photo: Ian MacNicol
12. ST: Callum Wilson
Should come back into the side after being named on the bench on Thursday. One booking away from suspension. Photo: Stu Forster