Manchester City will be without Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji for their Premier League clash against Newcastle. Both players picked up knocks during City’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout play-off earlier this week.

Man City were heavily beaten 5-1 by Arsenal in their last top-flight fixture a fortnight ago, leaving them in fifth place and a staggering 18 points behind leaders Liverpool. They are also two points behind Chelsea in fourth, as well as level on points with their next opponents Newcastle in sixth, who also have the same goal difference.

Manchester City are back in Premier League action at home to Newcastle this weekend as they look to bounce back from defeat against Real Madrid in midweek. City’s hopes of regaining the Champions League took a blow on Tuesday night as they twice let a lead slip to fall to a 3-2 loss.

Welcome to the Manchester City v Newcastle preview. Saturday 15th February – 3pm. Newcastle United travel to Manchester City this Saturday for a huge six-pointer, in the knowledge that victory would see them leapfrog their opponents and could go a long way to securing Champions League football for next season.