Manchester City: Who starts against Newcastle

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives instructions with Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James' Park on December 27, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City gives instructions with Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James’ Park on December 27, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

It has been a little under a week since the English sports media lost their minds. Forgetting how, despite the dominance of Liverpool, and having a 4-1 lead, they almost let it slip. Manchester City now get to go again, this time hosting Newcastle.

It was barely four weeks ago when Pep Guardiola took his City side to Newcastle, dominated, and came away with a one goal victory. Tomorrows return fixture will be a real test for the Blues. Firstly, it will be interesting to see how the guys react to the Liverpool defeat.

Secondly, I am interested in how the defensive unit including Ederson, reacts. Thirdly, I hope Raheem Sterling has the game of his life. Berated from the first whistle until he was substituted at Anfield, he came off looking like a broken man. How he reacts against Newcastle will be key to the rest of our season I feel. So how will Pep line us up?