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)
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)
4 of 5
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: David Silva of Manchester City warms up during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on January 14, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 14: David Silva of Manchester City warms up during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on January 14, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Midfielders:

Hopefully David Silva will be available for the game against Newcastle. We really missed his ability to create from seemingly nothing against Liverpool. If not, then Ilkay Gundogan has really impressed in recent games and so would be a decent replacement.

Alongside him, the UEFA team of 2017 member, Kevin DeBruyne should start. Fernandinho should start behind those two, and both will be looking to get back to their top level. Depending on the reaction we get, I’m actually a little nervous for Newcastle.