Premier League 2024-2025: Manchester City-Newcastle, the likely lineups

Manchester City-Newcastle, the probable formations

A high-level match at the Etihad Stadium, where at 3 p.m. Manchester City hosts Newcastle for a crucial Premier League match, valid for the 25th day. Both teams are paired in fifth place in the standings with 41 points: a win would mean overtaking Chelsea and fourth place on their own.

In addition to Rodri and Bobb, Guardiola will also have to do without Grealish and Akanji, who were injured in the last match. Between the posts will be Ederson, while in defense Matheus Nunes è favored over Lewis on the right, with Gvardiol on the left and the pair Stones-Aké in the center. In the midfield, Kovacic è ahead of Gundogan, with Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez as midfielders. In attack, Foden will act on the right, Marmoush on the left and Haaland in the center.

Coach Howe will take the field with the usual form (4-3-3). Dubravka è in contention for a starting shirt in place of Pope, who has just returned from injury. In defense, Schar and Krafth will form the central pair, with Hall favored over Target on the left and Livramento ahead of Trippier on the right. In midfield, Tonali returns, flanked by Guimaraes and Willock. In attack, space is given to the trident with Isak at center forward, Murphy on the right and Gordon on the left.

Probable lineups

Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Matheus Nunes, Stones, Aké, Gvardiol; Nico Gonzalez, Kovacic, Bernardo Silva; Foden, Haaland, Marmoush. Coach: Guardiola.

Newcastle (4-3-3): Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Krafth, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Gordon. Coach: Howe.