Man City XI vs Newcastle: Haaland injury latest, predicted lineup, confirmed team news for Premier League | OneFootball

Concerns over the striker’s fitness have been allayed

Erling Haaland is back in contention for Manchester City after shaking off an injury ahead of tonight’s Premier League clash against Newcastle.

The striker was left out of the squad that faced Salford last weekend after picking up a knock against Fulham the week prior, and his condition is now being closely monitored ahead of the weekend. Haaland was pictured in training on Tuesday, and Pep Guardiola confirmed his striker is back in contention.

It is unlikely that the pair will come straight back into the starting line-up, with Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo, Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden all options for the weekend.

Young defender Max Alleyne could also return, having been forced off during the FA Cup win over Salford, but Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined for the foreseeable. Abdukodir Khusanov played the full 90 minutes against Salford, opening the door for Matheus Nunes to start at right-back.

Nico O'Reilly should continue his midfield role, having scored against Fulham, alongside Rodri, who had a cameo off the bench last time out.

Manchester City predicted XI: Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Ait-Nouri; Bernardo, Rodri, O’Reilly; Cherki, Haaland, Semenyo

Doubts: Alleyne

Injured: Kovacic, Gvardiol, Doku

Time and date: 8pm on Saturday, February 21, 2026

Venue: Etihad Stadium

How to watch: TNT Sports