Newcastle vs Manchester City live: Team news and line-ups with Alexander Isak ruled out with injury

Manchester City seems to be getting a big shock rodri He was sidelined after suffering a knee injury against Arsenal.

The midfielder was substituted in the first half of the clash. Premier League rivals at the Etihad Stadium, with Club is confirming That he has suffered ligament damage.

While the Manchester City manager often moves elsewhere, Rodri is firmly established as a key figure at the base of the midfield and rarely misses the club’s biggest games.

But an expensively-assembled squad offers Guardiola a number of alternative options as he looks to replace the Spaniard, including Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan and perhaps even John Stones at times.

rodri Has been ruled out for the rest of the season by Pep Guardiola Manchester City It has been confirmed that the Spanish midfielder has successfully undergone surgery.

Rodri suffered ACL and meniscus damage in his knee in a 2–2 draw with Arsenal.

“He had surgery this morning,” Guardiola said. “ACL and some meniscus. So, he will be here next season. “This season is over (for them).”

Pep Guardiola has also made three changes, one of which was imposed on him following Rodri’s injury. The Spaniard has been replaced by Mateo Kovacic.

Jeremy Doku and Savio both dropped out of attack, Bernardo Silva moved to the right and Jack Grealish came to the left. Rico Lewis also comes into midfield.

Eddie Howe has made three changes to the Newcastle team that lost 3-1 to Fulham last week.

In defence, Lewis Hall replaced Lloyd Kelly at left-back. Alexander Isak was out of the team due to injury and Sandro Tonali came into the midfield. Joe Willock has been replaced by Jacob Murphy.

Newcastle XI:pope; Trippier, Schar, Byrne, Hall, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy, Tonali, Gordon, Barnes.

Subs: Dubravka, Craft, Osula, Livramiento, Almiron, Kelly, Willock, Longstaff, Murphy

Manchester City XI:Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Guardiol, Lewis, Kovacic, Gundogan, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland

Subs: Ortega, Carson, Stones, Doku, Savinho, Nunes, Foden, McAtee

Here’s a summary of the early team news – the line-ups will be revealed at around 11.15am.

Newcastle have no new injury concerns after last week’s defeat to Fulham, and with the Carabao Cup match against Wimbledon postponed due to rain, the Magpies missed out on picking up any injuries in that competition as well.

For City, the big injury news is that Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal.

Furthermore, Pep Guardiola will be without Nathan Ake until after the October international break, while Kevin De Bruyne remains a doubt.

Despite Rodri’s injury, Nuclete’s mixed form gives City the lead before the game even starts. City should have the quality to pull off another win, but hopefully the Magpies can raise their performance levels to make this a close contest.

Newcastle 1-2 Manchester City.

Newcastle XI:pope; Trippier, Shar, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Guimaraes, Murphy; Gordon, Isaac, Barnes.

man city xi:Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Guardiol; Silva, Kovacic, Gundogan; Savio, Haaland, Foden.

For City, the big injury news is that Rodri could be ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against Arsenal.

Furthermore, Pep Guardiola will be without Nathan Ake until after the October international break, while Kevin De Bruyne remains a doubt.

Newcastle have no new injury concerns after last week’s defeat to Fulham, and with the Carabao Cup match against Wimbledon postponed due to rain, the Magpies missed out on picking up any injuries in that competition as well.

Eddie Howe will certainly pick the strongest side against City, although he may have difficulty figuring out which players to include in that side after unconvincing displays against Fulham and Wolves.

Lloyd Kelly and Joe Willock were both replaced at half-time during last week’s defeat to the Magpies, so Lewis Hall and Jacob Murphy can expect to start in their place. Alternatively, Sandro Tonali could be in to make his first league start following the expiry of his betting ban.

The front line of Barnes, Isaac and Gordon seem to have cemented their places in the starting line-up, as do Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton in midfield.