Man City Team News: Guardiola has decisions to make in midfielder, Gundogan available to start

Manchester City will be looking to winning ways when they take on Newcastle United this weekend.

The clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 (GMT).

Pep Guardiola’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by the newly promoted Wolves last week and find themselves two points behind leaders Liverpool.

Fortunately for Man City, Newcastle have a terrible record against the Citizens.

The Magpies have not won any of their last 21 clashes against Man City.

Man City Team News: 

Star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is sidelined with a long-term knee injury while back-up goalkeeper Claudio Bravo is out for the remainder of the season after an Achilles injury.

Ilkay Gundogan has started in place of De Bruyne for City’s opening three games and provided the assist for City’s only goal last season.

Guardiola has decisions to make in attacking midfield where Bernardo Silva, David Silva, Riyad Mahrez, Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling all compete for three starting spots.