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City have made four changes from the side that started against Real Madrid in midweek.

Ilkay Gundogan, Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Oleksandr Zinchenko come in for Phil Foden, Bernardo and Riyad Mahrez who drop to the bench, while Kyle Walker is injured.

City: Ederson, Cancelo, Zinchenko, Dias, Laporte, Rodrigo, Gundogan (c), De Bruyne, Grealish, Sterling, Jesus

Subs: Steffen, Ake, Bernardo, Fernandinho, Mahrez, Foden, Egan-Riley, Mbete, Palmer

Newcastle: Dubravka, Krafth, Lascelles, Burn, Targett, Guimarães, S Longstaff, Joelinton, Almirón, Wood, Saint-Maximin

Formation: 4-3-3

In front of Ederson, Joao Cancelo and Oleks Zinchenko will play at right back and left back respectively with Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte in central defence.

Rodrigo will anchor the midfield, with Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne slightly more advanced.

Up front, Jack Grealish is likely to start on the left flank, with Raheem Sterling on the right and Gabriel Jesus down the middle – though all three are likely to chop and change as the game progresses.

When and Where

City face Newcastle United on Sunday 8 May, with kick-off scheduled for 16:30 (UK).

The match is being broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports, while those living around the world can find out how to tune in via our global TV listings at the foot of this page.

You can also follow the key moments of the action over on Twitter: @ManCity.

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MAN CITY APP COVERAGE

As always, the official Man City app offers extensive coverage of all our first team games.

Minute-by-minute updates, statistics and analysis can be accessed from 14:30 via our Matchday Centre, while our special guests will offer their expert insight from the Matchday Live studio an hour later.

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Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison will guide you through the action from kick-off with live audio commentary, while those with push notifications turned on will also be alerted to both the team news and when any goals go in.

A detailed match report plus reaction from Pep Guardiola and players can be found soon after the final whistle, while short highlights will be available from 20:15 (UK) and extended highlights from from midnight.

CITY+ subscribers can also enjoy a full 90-minute replay, also from midnight.

Matchday Live

Shaun Goater and Steve Howey will be special guests on this weekend’s Matchday Live show, offering their thoughts before, during and after the action at the Etihad

The show gets under way from 15:30 (UK), with the former City duo casting their eye over Pep Guardiola’s team selection ahead of kick-off, before reconvening for further half-time and post-match debriefs.

Available to watch on all our official digital platforms, Matchday Live provides a unique City-centric experience for each of Pep Guardiola’s men’s matches.

To get involved, share your opinion and ask Shaun or Steve a question, send a WhatsApp: +447537186538 or via this link.

Pep Guardiola preview

“We were close (to reaching the Champions League final) and could not do it.

“The players wanted to play again in the final of the Champions League.

“But for this club to compete against Real Madrid was a joy. Don’t forget how well we played a week ago here. But we could not do it.

“We were good. I said after congratulations Liverpool and Madrid because they deserve to be in the final.

“Next season we will try again and if it doesn’t work we will try again. This is when we are a club that is good.

“Name all the clubs in Europe, the big ones, they are there every year.

“And we are there every year now. We didn’t achieve it, yeah okay.

“Next day we will do it. Good moments we celebrate, bad moments more sad than usual.

“Madrid are in the final because they deserve it.  We were not close enough, but we were there. Next season we will try, knowing it is so difficult.”

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Last time out

City were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final, second leg on Wednesday evening.

Riyad Mahrez put City ahead before Rodrygo scored twice inside two minutes (90 & 90+1) to force extra time.

Karim Benzema scored on 94 minutes to secure victory for the Spaniards.

Newcastle were beaten 1-0 at home by Liverpool in their last outing.

WATCH: Real Madrid 3-1 City: Highlights

FORM GUIDE

City have lost twice in our last 16 matches across all competitions.

After winning their previous four matches, Newcastle lost narrowly to Liverpool last weekend.

They arrive in 10th position and are 11 points clear of the relegation zone.

Match Programme

Our official matchday programme is the perfect way to get you in the mood for Sunday’s clash.

It’s packed full of exclusive interviews, in-depth features, Pep Guardiola‘s pre-match notes, superb photography and all the stats and facts you could want to keep you entertained before kick-off.

As well as being available for purchase at the ground, supporters who may not be able to attend the game can still order the City matchday programme online for home delivery.

Fans can also order a programme subscription, which saves 25p per issue and includes free postage and packing in the UK.

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Last Meeting

City were comfortable winners in the first meeting at St James’ Park in December.

Goals from Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling completed a 4-0 win over the Magpies.

WATCH: Newcastle 0-4 City: Short highlights

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