Newcastle United play host to Premier League champions Manchester City in what will be one of their toughest tests of the season on Sunday.
The Magpies have collected four points from their opening two matches - defeating Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest and holding Brighton & Hove Albion to a goalless stalemate.
Man City have continued the stellar form that propelled them to their fourth league title in five seasons last term with back-to-back victories over West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth respectively.
Pep Guardiola will be without Aymeric Laporte until at least next month due to a knee injury, while the City boss is likely to provide an update in his pre-match press conference on the knocks that kept Kalvin Phillips and Cole Palmer out of the Bournemouth clash.
Man City's Full Injury List
Aymeric Laporte
Reason: Knee
Status: Unavailable
What We Know: Laporte underwent surgery on his knee at the end of last season after playing through the pain during the final weeks of the campaign. The Frenchman missed Man City's pre-season tour of the United States in July and will be unavailable until next month.
What Guardiola Has Said: (29 July): "Laporte is injured. He had surgery after the last few games when he made an incredible effort. He's looking really well but we have to be careful because it was a knee. He needs time. I think he will be out for August and then maybe he will start to be with us in September."
Possible Return: 10 September 2022
Kalvin Phillips
Reason: Knock
Status: Doubt
What We Know: Phillips missed Man City's comprehensive 4-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth last Saturday due to a knock but is not expected to be out long-term.
What Guardiola Has Said (12 Aug) : "Kalvin has some niggles and won't be able [to play]."
Potential Return Date: 21 August 2022
Cole Palmer
Reason: Foot
Status: Doubt
What We Know: Palmer also missed Man City's win over the Cherries after making a two-minute cameo in the Citizens' 2-0 win at West Ham in their Premier League opener.
What Guardiola Has Said (12 Aug) : "Cole Palmer had a knock in his feet so is a doubt."
Potential Return Date: 21 August 2022
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