Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday’s EFL Cup clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
One month after Manchester City edged out Newcastle United 1-0 in the Premier League, the two sides meet in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday.
The Magpies crushed Sheffield United 8-0 on Sunday, while Pep Guardiola’s men secured a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest last time out.
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NEWCASTLE UNITED
Out: Joelinton (knee), Harvey Barnes (toe), Joe Willock (hamstring), Emil Krafth (knee)
Doubtful:
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Tonali; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
MANCHESTER CITY
Out: Kevin De Bruyne (thigh), Rodri (suspended)
Doubtful: Mateo Kovacic (back), Bernardo Silva (unspecified), John Stones (thigh)
Sports Mole’s predicted XI: Ortega; Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gomes; Nunes, Phillips; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
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