Newcastle vs Man City Predicted Lineups: Guardiola Missing Defender, Gundogan Makes Squad

Manchester City have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 15 points if they beat Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

City are on a record 17 game win streak and currently 12 points ahead of second-placed rivals Manchester United.

Newcastle won their game in 10 Premier League games at West Ham over the weekend but have lost their last four home games.

Magpies boss Rafa Benutez is however, unbeaten in all eight Premier League home fixtures as a manager against the Citizens.

City have no fresh injury concerns but defenders John Stones and Benjamin Mendy are both out.

Ilkay Gundogan has made the match-day squad and will be competing for a starting role with David Silva.

The midfielder of Turkish origin has a goal and an assist in his last three games for City.

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Newcastle vs Man City Predicted line-ups
Newcastle starting XI: Elliot; Yedlin, Lascelles, Clark, Manquillo; Ritchie, Saivet, Diame, Atsu; Gayle, Joselu

Man City XI starting XI: Ederson; Walker, Kompany, Otamendi, Delph; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, Gundogan; Sterling, Jesus, Sane