Manchester City: Who starts against Newcastle

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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 27: Mikel Merino of Newcastle United is challenged by Leroy Sane of Manchester City 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 Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Attackers:

Leading the line against Newcastle should be Sergio Aguero. The Argentinian is our only senior, all out striker. I expect him to get on the score-sheet Saturday and looking very dangerous.

On the left it will be a no brainer with Leroy Sane. He was one of the few to come away from the last match having given a decent performance. If Newcastle sit back and try to absorb the City attack then it could be a long, frustrating afternoon for him. If they decide to try to play, which they very could well do considering the abuse Rafa got after the earlier game, and seeing how Liverpool were, then he could lap it up.

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On the right, for the reason stated earlier, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Bernardo Silva start. The way Raheem walked off the pitch at Liverpool didn’t look good. Combine that with Newcastle potentially sitting back early on, I think he could start on the bench.

It could certainly boost back his confidence if he comes on for the last twenty or so, and run at an already beaten side.