4-3-3: Newcastle United strong XI to face Man City as key man not included

The Magpies come into the game off the back of their incredible 8-0 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday, with goals from Sean Langstaff, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak securing a club record Premier League away victory.

Eddie Howe’s side are unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions, including an impressive 0-0 draw at AC Milan in the Champions League, and they currently sit eighth in the Premier League table.

Newcastle enjoyed success in the EFL Cup last season as they reached the final, but they suffered heartbreak as they were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United at Wembley in February, meaning their wait for their first major trophy since 1955 continues.

It has been an excellent start to the season for Man City and they sit top of the Premier League table after winning their first six league games.

Pep Guardiola’s side maintained their perfect record with a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

Goals from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland put City firmly in control after 14 minutes, and despite Rodri’s red card early in the second half, they held on for all three points.

City won four consecutive EFL Cups between 2018 and 2021, but having failed to reach the final in each of the last two seasons, Guardiola will be keen for his side to progress in the competition this campaign.

As the countdown to kick off continues, we looked at how Newcastle could line up against City.

GK: Martin Dubravka