Newcastle United will aim to bounce back from two straight defeats and kickstart their Champions League ambitions when they travel to face Manchester City. Eddie Howe's side must shake off their Carabao Cup final disappointment for Saturday's clash with the defending champions at the Etihad.
The Magpies head coach made three changes for the Wembley defeat to Manchester United, with Loris Karius making his competitive debut for the club in place of the suspended Nick Pope. Bruno Guimaraes returned from his own three-match ban, while Callum Wilson was given the nod over record signing Alexander Isak.
However, the manner of the successive defeats has raised questions as to whether Howe should rotate for the upcoming encounter with City. Matt Targett could be in contention for a first top-flight start since September, while the recent lack of goals could see Anthony Gordon handed a full debut along with a return for Isak.
