Pep Guardiola incredibly criticised his Manchester City team the last time Newcastle United faced them in the Premier League - despite a 4-0 win for the ex-Barcelona boss at St James' Park last December.
On a miserable day Guardiola complained about the "lack of rhythm" from his team but Newcastle have progressed emphatically since that day. They barely laid a glove on Man City after being denied a clear penalty when Ederson took out Ryan Fraser but Howe will believe his team can pose more of a threat this time around.
Howe is an admirer of Guardiola and long-term would love to build a side like City and says he will try to replicate some elements of their play.
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