Manchester City have to deal with midweek blues and weariness when they welcome top-four seeking Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

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Manchester City have no time to dwell on their heartbreaking 2–3 defeat to Real Madrid because they must now prepare to face Newcastle United.

Ahead of kick-off at the Etihad Stadium, here is how both Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe have lined up their respective Manchester City and Newcastle United sides in Premier League action! Starting XI: Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Stones, Gvardiol; Nico, Gundogan, Foden; Savinho, Haaland (C), Marmoush.

Liverpool's charge towards the Premier League title has slowed ahead of a trip to Manchester City on Sunday, giving Arsenal hope of closing in on the leaders.Forest visit Newcastle on Sunday before hosting Arsenal and Manchester City in their next two home league games.

Manchester City have little time to lick their wounds from the midweek Champions League loss as they now get set to face Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.

Man City and Liverpool both have injury problems ahead of the sides meeting in the Premier League this weekend - Arne Slot's men can take another step towards the title