Manchester City vs Newcastle: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting lineup | OneFootball

Following on from 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, Manchester City return to action tonight. Up next for Pep Guardiola’s side is an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park. Tonight’s match will be the fifth meeting of the season between the two teams, so they will both know the challenge that lies ahead. City have beaten Newcastle United three times this season, with Newcastle United winning the first meeting between the two teams this season in November.

Here is the latest Manchester City injury news and my predicted City starting lineup for tonight’s FA Cup tie.

Latest Manchester City injury news.

Josko Gvardiol will miss tonight’s match due to being out with a broken leg. Pep Guardiola told the media yesterday that the Croatian international is recovering well but Guardiola is unsure when he will return to the pitch.

It was also revealed by Guardiola that Mateo Kovacic continues to train in his comeback bid. Guardiola added that while Kovacic is training, he needs time to return to full fitness. It was also revealed by the City manager that Rico Lewis has been sidelined with an ankle injury. He told the media that Lewis’ ankle is swollen, but he is getting close to a return to the pitch.

Lastly, Pep Guardiola revealed that Nico O’Reilly is feeling better. The England international missed Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest due to the ankle injury he sustained against Leeds. A decision on O’Reilly’s availability for tonight’s match was set to be made after the City squad trained yesterday.

Predicted City starting lineup.