'Eddie Howe faces decisions as Newcastle United fans pick XI to face Man City'

Newcastle United face Premier League champions Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Eddie Howe may stick with the same starting XI.

Newcastle United will be facing Premier League champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday evening. The Magpies currently sit at the top of the Premier League table after a convincing 5-1 victory over Aston Villa last weekend. It is highly likely that Eddie Howe will stick with the same starting lineup that performed exceptionally well against Villa.

However, Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes both made a significant impact coming off the bench, scoring goals in the previous match. As a result, they will be pushing for a spot in the starting XI against Pep Guardiola's side.

Newcastle will be hoping for a fresher squad compared to Manchester City, who recently won the UEFA Super Cup in Greece after a challenging match against Europa League champions Sevilla on Wednesday.

In terms of the starting lineup, Nick Pope is expected to retain his position as the goalkeeper. Tino Livramento, despite showing promise, may have to wait for his full debut as the back four consisting of Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, and Dan Burn seems to be the preferred choice.

The midfield trio of Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, and Bruno Guimaraes impressed in the previous game. However, Sean Longstaff and Elliot Anderson are both eager for opportunities and could provide strong competition.

Similarly, Miguel Almiron and Anthony Gordon will need to fend off the challenge from Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes. In addition, Alexander Isak's two goals in the last match were complemented by Callum Wilson's goal off the bench, making it a difficult decision for Eddie Howe in terms of the forward line.

Now, we turn to you, the readers. Who would you choose for Newcastle's starting XI in their trip to Manchester? Let us know your selection using our interactive team selector tool below.