Newcastle v Manchester City LIVE: Premier League team news and line-ups as Kevin de Bruyne on the bench

When asked about the loss of Joelinton, Howe said: “I think we lose a bit of physicality and drive, and steel in our midfield, it’s a big loss for us because he’s been that driving force, he’s very good under a high press and he’s very good out of possession, and he also chips in with a lot of our goals.

“So that’s going to be a miss for us but Lewis (Miley) comes back into the team and he’s been magnificent for us and hopefully we can still cope.”

He added: “I think the training has been good, we’ve enjoyed the week. A good vibe around the city, and a good vibe around the players this week so we’re happy with our preparation.”

Eddie Howe spoke to TNT Sports ahead of the clash: “It’s Manchester City. I think it’s very difficult to know with their line-up quite how they’re going to play.

“And they’re that type of team, you’re always guessing to a degree come kick off but we need to get our part right and deliver a really high-quality game.”

Newcastle have confirmed that Tino Livramento misses out today due to illness. Otherwise it’s the team we more or less expected, with Joelinto being added to the Magpies injury list this week.

For Man City, there was speculation that Kevin de Bruyne may start but he’ll come off the bench. Jeremy Doku is fit enough to be back in the starting XI though which is a big boon for City. Erling Haaland is still injured, so Julian Alvarez continues up top with Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and dOku the other attacking starters.

Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Doku; Alvarez

Here are the teams for today’s clash

Newcastle United and Manchester City will duel it out at St. James’ Park in their Premier League clash tonight (5.30pm, TNT Sports 1).

The Magpies were able to breathe a huge sigh of relief when ending their run of three straight defeats in all competitions last time out, defeating rivals Sunderland 3-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at the Stadium of Light.

Newcastle must now turn their attention back to the Premier League, where their form has resulted in a tumble down the standings. The visit of the reigning champions will not be welcomed by a side still trying to rediscover their rhythm, while coping with a long injury list.

City have won their last five and will be entering the game full of confidence after easing past Huddersfield in their FA Cup third-round tie.

Football betting sites have installed City as favourites for the game, while the hosts can be backed at 9/2 to emerge with the three points.

Here are our tips and predictions for the latest iteration of Newcastle vs Manchester City.

Manchester City, by contrast, were boosted by the returns of Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku in the FA Cup, but Erling Haaland could miss the rest of January with his foot injury not healing as hoped.

De Bruyne is a candidate to start after an impressive cameo against Huddersfield; John Stones remains absent.

Predicted Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Ake; Rodri; Foden, De Bruyne, Silva, Grealish; Alvarez

Newcastle’s injury issues show few signs of relenting, with Joelinton the latest worry after the Brazilian suffered a quad tendon problem against Sunderland. The midfielder is set to miss the next six weeks; Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes and Nick Pope are among those also currently absent, though the two forwards could be back by the end of the month.

Predicted Newcastle XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

When is Newcastle vs Manchester City?

Newcastle vs Manchester City is due to kick off at 5.30pm GMT on Saturday 13 January at St James’ Park.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 via the Discovery + app with coverage starting at 4.45 pm.

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Eddie Howe’s hosts have lost their last three league games to slip away from the top-four race amid a difficult run of injuries and need a positive result to avoid a further tumble.

Manchester City, meanwhile, are in better form and have a game in hand on the sides above them, and will recognise an opportunity to put the pressure on league leaders Liverpool and fellow front-runners Aston Villa.

Aston Villa face a tough trip to Everton on Sunday while Jurgen Klopp’s side do not play until next weekend in this split round of fixtures

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