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Probable lineups for Newcastle – Manchester City

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Newcastle and Manchester City are battling for a spot in the final of the English League Cup. The first leg is set for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (8pm GMT) at St James' Park.

For this match, Eddie Howe will have to do without Schär, Burn, Livramento, Krafth, Lascelles, and Osula, all sidelined with injuries. After weeks out, Elanga could make his return tonight. Murphy, who missed the last FA Cup match, remains a doubt to start.

On the other side, Pep Guardiola will be without Ruben Dias and Gvardiol. Stones, Kovacic, Savinho, and Bobb are also out injured, while Marmoush is still away at AFCON with Egypt. There’s uncertainty over Aït-Nouri, who is struggling physically after international duty with Algeria in Morocco.

Here are the probable lineups for Newcastle – Manchester City:

Newcastle: Pope - Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall - Bruno Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton - Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon.