Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Erling Haaland is in contention to face Newcastle United this weekend, though the Citizens will be without Jeremy Doku, Josko Gvardiol, and Mateo Kovacic for the Premier League encounter.
Pep Guardiola has provided a crucial squad update ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Top scorer Erling Haaland is expected to feature despite recent fitness concerns that saw him rested last week.
However, the champions will be without Jeremy Doku, who has been ruled out. Additionally, Croatian duo Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined, facing races to return before the season ends.
Newcastle United travel to the Etihad Stadium seeking a historic first-ever Premier League away victory against the Citizens.
Eddie Howe’s side previously defeated City in November and hope to capitalize on the hosts’ defensive shortages, including a doubt over youngster Max Alleyne.
Despite Haaland’s availability, his record against the Magpies remains poor, having scored just one goal in nine appearances since arriving from Borussia Dortmund.