Team news, where to watch, referee & VAR

Manchester Metropolis and Newcastle United are set to fulfill on the Etihad Stadium at 3pm on Saturday, with the 2 sides returning to Premier League motion after each prevailing within the FA Cup fourth spherical.

Heading into the match, Metropolis and Newcastle are stage on factors and aim distinction, with the hosts sitting one place larger in fifth courtesy of targets scored.

Either side will probably be hoping to proceed their push for the highest 4, and there may very well be a chance to leapfrog Chelsea if outcomes go their approach.

Man Metropolis vs Newcastle crew information

Man Metropolis

Metropolis’s season went on a big downward spiral following Rodri’s ACL harm, and the midfielder stays sidelined, with the goal remaining for him to get well by the tip of the season.

Manuel Akanji can be dealing with a spell out after surgical procedure, whereas Jack Grealish and Nico Gonzalez seem like 50/50.

Newcastle

Newcastle even have their justifiable share of harm issues, with Joelinton and Jamaal Lascelles not anticipated to return till subsequent month, whereas Harvey Barnes is slightly not on time in his return from a thigh harm.

Anthony Gordon was not a part of the squad that secured a 3-2 victory towards Birmingham Metropolis final trip, with the winger struggling a thigh situation however is anticipated to function on the Etihad. Dan Burn has additionally recovered from a groin pressure, nevertheless, fellow defender Sven Botman will probably be out.

The place to look at Man Metropolis vs Newcastle on TV

Because the fixture is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, it’s not accessible on TV in the UK.

Nevertheless, viewers in Canada can watch on fuboTV, whereas within the USA the sport could be adopted on Peacock.

Man Metropolis vs Newcastle referee & VAR

The referee appointed for the sport is Andy Madley, who will probably be assisted by Nick Hopton and Craig Taylor. Tim Robinson has been chosen because the fourth official and on VAR is John Brooks, assisted by Lee Betts.

As could be seen, each golf equipment win greater than they lose with Madley in cost, with the ref but to present a penalty towards Man Metropolis in 12 video games.

Man Metropolis vs Newcastle kind

Man Metropolis

The Sky Blues’ kind has picked up considerably for the reason that flip of the yr, managing to maintain themselves within the hunt for the Champions League locations with victories over the likes of West Ham United, Chelsea and Ipswich City.

Nevertheless, the 5-1 defeat towards Arsenal of their final Premier League outing is prone to be a reason behind concern for Pep Guardiola, together with his facet as soon as once more wanting extraordinarily poor from a defensive standpoint.

Newcastle

There are many issues to be enthusiastic about at St. James’ Park, nevertheless, with the Magpies reserving their place at Wembley with a 2-0 victory within the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final towards Arsenal final week.

Eddie Howe’s facet progressed to the FA Cup fifth spherical with a 3-2 win towards Birmingham Metropolis final trip, they usually have picked up the fourth-highest variety of factors within the Premier League over the past 10 video games.

Man Metropolis vs Newcastle head-to-head

Given their rise for the reason that Sheikh Mansour takeover in 2008, Metropolis now have a optimistic file towards Newcastle, and they’re undefeated of their final 11 Premier League encounters towards Saturday’s guests, successful eight occasions.

Guardiola’s facet have been unable to prevail within the reverse fixture earlier this season, nevertheless, with the 2 sides having to accept a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park again in September.