🚨 BREAKING: Man City and Newcastle name XIs for PL encounter

Man City host Newcastle at the Etihad on Saturday evening and the Citizens can close the gap on Arsenal in the title race.

Pep Guardiola's side could move within two points of Arsenal with a victory over Newcastle after the Gunners dropped points in a 2-2 draw at Wolves in mid-week.

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Newcastle head to the Etihad after a resounding 6-1 Champions League victory at Qarabağ on Wednesday, which extended their winning streak to three in all competitions.

Here's how the Citizens and the Magpies line up.

– Saturday, 21 February 2026

Who will come out on top at the Etihad?

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