Seeking to secure their place in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, holders Manchester City and Newcastle United do battle in a quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.
While the Citizens played out a 1-1 draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool last weekend, the Magpies were beaten 3-2 at Chelsea on Monday, and here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news for the two clubs.
MANCHESTER CITY vs. NEWCASTLE UNITED
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MANCHESTER CITY
Out: Kevin De Bruyne (groin), Ederson (muscle)
Doubtful: Jack Grealish (groin)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Ortega; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bobb, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland
NEWCASTLE UNITED
Out: Kieran Trippier (calf), Harvey Barnes (hamstring), Nick Pope (shoulder), Callum Wilson (pectoral), Joelinton (thigh), Sandro Tonali (suspended), Joe White (cup-tied)
Doubtful: Anthony Gordon (knee), Dan Burn (knock)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Almiron
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Oliver Thomas
