Man City vs Newcastle LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

Close “Newcastle can be title contenders” – City boss Guardiola Fresh off an opening-day win over Burnley and a hard-fought midweek Super Cup triumph over Sevilla, Manchester City face an early test of their title credentials by welcoming Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium this evening. City were pushed all the way by Sevilla on Wednesday night before eventually winning on penalties but it was additional stress they probably could have done without and Newcastle may sense an opportunity, especially with the injuries City are facing – talisman Kevin De Bruyne set to spend months on the sidelines with a hamstring concern, while the likes of John Stones, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva are all either confirmed out or doubts. Meanwhile, the Magpies will be full of confidence after brilliantly beating Aston Villa 5-1 on the opening day to suggest that they’re ready to build on last season’s top-four finish. A result at the Etihad would certainly be a statement from Eddie Howe’s men but they might just fancy catching City at an opportune moment, even though they’ll be led in attack by the irrepressible Erling Haaland. Follow the action from the Premier League match below. Man City host Newcastle in the Premier League, with kick-off at 8pm BST City started the seaosn with a comfortable win over Burnley and beat Sevilla in the Super Cup in midweek Newcastle will hope to build on a thumping 5-1 win over Aston Villa TEAM NEWS: Man City struggling with injuries as De Bruyne, Stones, Dias and Silva all missing TEAM NEWS: Newcastle could name an unchanged line-up from the win over Villa 1692466926 Pep Guardiola has a few injury concerns as John Stones (muscle injury) and Bernardo Silva (illness) have joined now long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) on the sidelines. Ruben Dias is only a ‘maybe’ to play following last week’s concussion, although he was on the bench against Sevilla in midweek, while Julian Alvarez was ‘in discomfort’ before that Super Cup clash and could only appear as a late substitute, although will be pushing to start. Predicted Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland Luke Baker 19 August 2023 18:42 1692466750 Fresh off an opening-day win over Burnley and a hard-fought midweek Super Cup triumph over Sevilla, Manchester City face an early test of their title credentials by welcoming Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium. City were pushed all the way by Sevilla on Wednesday night before eventually winning on penalties but it was additional stress they probably could have done without and Newcastle may sense an opportunity, especially with the injuries City are facing – talisman Kevin De Bruyne set to spend months on the sidelines with a hamstring concern, while the likes of John Stones, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva are all either confirmed out or doubts. Meanwhile, the Magpies will be full of confidence after brilliantly beating Aston Villa 5-1 on the opening day to suggest that they’re ready to build on last season’s top-four finish. A result at the Etihad would certainly be a statement from Eddie Howe’s men but they might just fancy catching City at an opportune moment, even though they’ll be led in attack by the irrepressible Erling Haaland. Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League fixture Luke Baker 19 August 2023 18:39 1692466533 Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Man City vs Newcastle. This should be a fascinating contest between last season’s treble winners and a top-four side. City’s injury woes and a tough midweek Super Cup against Sevilla may have the Magpies sensing an opportunity. Stick with us for full live action. Luke Baker 19 August 2023 18:35