Steve Bruce refuses to point finger at players in Newcastle United hammering – the story of the day from the Etihad

The fixtures keep on coming thick and fast for Steve Bruce and Newcastle United – who head to Manchester City this evening.

While the pair met last month in the FA Cup, Bruce will be hoping his side can spring a shock and deliver a far more positive result this time around.

And we’ll be bringing you all the build-up, action, analysis and reaction from the Etihad Stadium throughout the evening. Simply scroll down for the latest from our team of writers:

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Newcastle United head to Manchester City this evening
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