Newcastle are bracing for a defensive headache after full-back Tino Livramento was ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.
Manchester City seized the initiative in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against defending champions Newcastle with a composed 2-0 victory at St James' Park.
Newcastle United have secured the long-term future of Sven Botman after the Dutch defender put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at St James' Park until 2030.
Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City were more concerned with improving as a team than chasing trophies as they prepared for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final away to Newcastle tonight.
Aaron Ramsdale proved decisive as Newcastle United edged past Bournemouth on penalties after a breathless 3-3 draw in their FA Cup third-round tie at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle had work to do in the FA Cup ahead of Saturday's third-round clash with Bournemouth, confirming rotation and updating on club captain Jamaal Lascelles.