When and where
The game will be played at St James’ Park on Wednesday 27 December, kick-off at 7:45pm (GMT).
Wednesday’s fixture will be shown live in the UK via Sky Sports, and fans around the world can find out how they can tune in via our global TV listings.
Alternatively, you can download our City Matchday app for Android | City Matchday app for iOs to follow the game live and we’ll also have live updates on Twitter.
Team news
City remain without long-term absentee Benjamin Mendy, who is still recovering from anterior cruciate ligament damage, while John Stones is likely to remain sidelined with a hamstring injury. Phil Foden is also absent with a ligament injury.
For Newcastle, Mikel Merino and Isaac Hayden face late fitness tests, while Jesus Gamez has an ankle injury.
Jonjo Shelvey is back from suspension after his red card against Everton.
Referee
Andre Marriner will take charge of Wednesday’s game, with help from assistants: Scott Ledger, Richard West and Neil Swarbrick.
Pep’s press conference
Asked whether he feels fatigue may creep in, Guardiola replied: “I don’t think so.
“Maybe it will happen but we have a good enough squad.
“Gabriel Jesus didn’t play (against Bournemouth) – he had 120 minutes at Leicester. He is the best fighter at high pressing I have ever seen. He helped us a lot with his high intensity.
“Bernardo Silva played an amazing 30 minutes (against Bournemouth) and Ilkay Gundogan as well. We have Yaya Toure also.
“(At Leicester), Oleks Zinchenko was Man of the Match. (Against Bournemouth), he was not in the squad.
“Kevin De Bruyne had been sick in the two or three days (before Saturday’s game) with vomiting and fever.
“He dropped two or three kilos, the doctor told me. He made the training session on Friday and we decided he would start; then when he was tired, we would change him. He helped us to play for 65/70 minutes.
“We have four days before the Newcastle game, then it’s Watford and Burnley at home.
“Players have played in the past and they will play in the future.
“We have to do what we have done until now, focusing on what we have to do on the pitch – offensively, defensively, individually and as a group.”
Last time
City last faced Newcastle back in April 2016 at St James’ Park, as the two sides played out a 1-1 draw.
Talking Points
As City close in on a significant European record, Club journalist Rob Pollard has taken a look at the pre-match talking points ahead of our trip to Newcastle.
