Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is facing a fresh selection dilemma with Matt Targett now pushing for a start ahead of Saturday's trip to the Etihad Stadium.
The cornerstone for success this season has definitely been Howe's back five of Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman and Dan Burn. Burn has played above and beyond anyone's expectations as a centre-back shunted on to the left-hand side of the defence.
An iconic picture of the back five celebrating a victory in the first half of the season went viral earlier in the season. However, opponents have now started to pick holes and look for a way through that defensive rearguard in recent weeks.
