Newcastle United are set to make a late call on Matt Targett ahead of this weekend's clash with Manchester City. The injury to the Magpies left-back meant Eddie Howe had to reshuffle the pack last time out with Dan Burn playing in an unorthodox role.
The Toon head coach stuck to his 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation down at the Amex Stadium with Burn coping well at left-back and Sven Botman s tarting in the heart of defence. The Dutch youth international had been expected to be eased into the starting XI after his big money move from Lille earlier this summer.
It was a solid display on the south coast, however, the upcoming game against Pep Guardiola's side presents a different problem all together. The reigning Premier League champions have a 100% record and like Newcastle, are yet to concede.
