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16 min: Newcastle are having fun with themselves down this proper flank, although. Trippier once more finds Almiron, who’s free and onside this time. Almiron crosses low for Isak, who flips large left below strain from Dias.

15 min: Trippier shovels a cross down the best to launch Almiron into acres. This time the flag goes up on a hair set off.

14 min: Alvarez’s nook isn’t as much as a lot, and Newcastle clear their traces, Guimaraes buying an inexpensive free kick from Gvardiol. Pressure launched.

13 min: Rodri strikes by way of the gears and makes an attempt to dribble his manner into the Newcastle field down the inside-right channel. Schar comes throughout to clear. But Isak can’t maintain the ball up and City are quickly coming again on the hosts. Gvardiol slips Foden into area down the left; he earns the primary nook of the night time.

12 min: … so having stated that, City instantly take pleasure in their first interval of sustained possession within the Newcastle half. Pass and probe, it’s what they do.

11 min: City look a bit uncertain within the wake of Ederson’s unscheduled early departure, understandably so. Newcastle are having fun with the lion’s share of possession throughout these early exchanges.

9 min: That was a really surreal begin to the sport. A aim appropriately disallowed for offside. An unintended damage to City’s keeper. A mistake, and a gilt-edged to attain spurned. All of the stoppages took up 5 minutes, so count on a giant chunk of time added to the top of the half.

7 min: Ederson clearly isn’t OK, and that mistake was the cue to return down. The knee’s giving him correct gyp. He walks off, which is sweet to see, however goes straight down the tunnel. Ortega comes on in his place.

5 min: … however get again up he does. And instantly whiffs a clearance, straight to Almiron! Newcastle ought to take benefit, however Almiron, Guimaraes and Gordon conspire to over-think issues, take fresh-air swipes on the ball, and mess it up! This is a fiasco.

4 min: There’s been a VAR test for the offside, and the choice was appropriate. But late, and the very fact play continued needlessly means Ederson has taken a whack for no cause. He’s taking a while to get again up.

3 min: Ederson took a clatter there, and he stays down. Longstaff caught him on the follow-through whereas smashing that low cross house. The protecting Walker might have made contact too. On comes the physio.

2 min: Newcastle have the ball within the web. Trippier launches lengthy down the inside-right channel. Isak squares for Longstaff, who forces the ball previous Ederson and into the online. But the flag instantly goes up for offside.

1 min: Ederson passes out from the again with absurd ranges of confidence. Did he simply nutmeg Isak? Dear me!

Manchester City get the ball rolling. They’re kicking in direction of the Gallowgate on this first half.

There’s nonetheless time for some pre-match nerves, although. “I have a feeling it might be more peak Rafa Benitez Cynical Containment than the usual Eddie Howe Pressing Bonanza tonight,” worries Chris Paraskevas. “Surely we’re not in a headspace or physical place to go toe-to-toe with Pep And Co. for 90 minutes +10-15 minutes injury time? I know we’re a different beast at home but it’s not as though we magically have returned to our best after the derby win.”

The groups are out! Newcastle United of their storied black and white stripes, Manchester City of their well-known sky blue. Everyone trying actual advantageous. It’s chilly, however no less than there’s no rain. We’ll be off after a fast refrain of Blaydon Races and a heartwarming blast of Local Hero.

Chelsea’s early 1-0 win over Fulham means Newcastle have slipped to tenth place within the Premier League. They can clamber as much as seventh with all three factors this night. Victory for Manchester City will take them into second spot and inside putting distance of the leaders Liverpool, as they appear to land an unprecedented fourth English title in a row.

Eddie Howe’s flip for a chat with TNT. “It will be a very difficult one against City … it’s difficult to know how they will play, always guessing to a degree … we just need to get our part right and deliver a really high-level game … [Joelinton’s absence means] we lose a bit of physicality, drive and steel in midfield … he chips in with vital goals so will be a miss for us … we’ve enjoyed the week … there’s been a good vibe around the city … we’re happy with our preparation … out of possession we have to be very good … there can’t be big spaces because they’ll kill you … our attacking players have to function … [the win at Sunderland] was much more like ourselves … hopefully that’s given us a real lift … if we find our best form we will pick up enough points to have a good season … we have to be progressive and attack the match.”

Pep Guardiola talks to TNT Sports. “It was an option [to start with Kevin De Bruyne] … I thought about it … he was five months injured, basically … it’s a lot of time and this is a tough place to come … I prefer not to play 90 minutes with Kevin … Newcastle’s transition is so fast … maybe we will struggle because they are really, really good … of course we miss Erling [Haaland] … Julian [Alvarez] is really good … the scouting department did a really good job to bring him here … [City’s league position] could be better, it could be worse … you are in the position you deserve to be … one step at a time.”

He’s additionally requested if City have any huge plans for this switch window. “I don’t think so.”

Both groups make two adjustments to their earlier Premier League beginning XIs. After the 4-2 defeat at Liverpool, Newcastle exchange the stricken Joelinton and Tino Livramento with Miguel Almiron and Kieran Trippier. Manchester City observe their 2-0 win over Sheffield United by calling up Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku for the injured Manuel Akanji and unwell Jack Grealish.

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