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Manchester City face a tough test against Newcastle United with several key players injured. Newcastle will be confident after a strong start to the season.

Fresh off their impressive victories against Burnley and Sevilla, Manchester City faces a challenging test as they welcome Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium. Despite their recent success, City is dealing with a number of injuries, including a significant blow with Kevin De Bruyne sidelined for months due to a hamstring concern. Additionally, players like John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Bernardo Silva are either confirmed to be out or doubtful for the match.

On the other hand, Newcastle is riding high on their 5-1 victory over Aston Villa in the opening match of the season. This strong start suggests that they are ready to build on their top-four finish from last season. A positive result against City would certainly make a statement for Eddie Howe's men. Furthermore, they have the formidable Erling Haaland leading their attack, which could pose a threat to City's defense.

The match between Manchester City and Newcastle is scheduled to kick off at 8pm on Saturday, August 19th, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the match can be watched live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Coverage on these channels, which have replaced BT Sport, will begin at 7pm.

This week presents a rare opportunity where City appears vulnerable, and with Newcastle's strong form, they could potentially secure a draw at the Etihad. A 1-1 scoreline seems plausible.

In terms of injuries, Newcastle has no new concerns or recoveries following their victory over Aston Villa. Javier Manquillo, Joe Willock, and Emil Krafth remain unavailable due to their respective injuries. However, players like Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, and Jacob Murphy, who made an impact off the bench in the previous match, will be pushing for starting positions. Eddie Howe may be hesitant to disrupt the team's rhythm, though.

Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, has a few injury worries. John Stones and Bernardo Silva have joined Kevin De Bruyne on the sidelines. Stones is dealing with a muscle injury, while Silva is suffering from an illness. Ruben Dias, who experienced a concussion last week, is a "maybe" to play. Although he was on the bench in the midweek Super Cup match against Sevilla, his availability is uncertain. Julian Alvarez, who was in discomfort before the Super Cup clash, could only make a late substitute appearance, but he will be pushing for a starting role.

Overall, Manchester City's clash with Newcastle promises to be an exciting encounter between last season's treble winners and a top-four side. City's injury concerns and their demanding midweek fixture against Sevilla could provide an opportunity for Newcastle to cause an upset.