Newcastle v Manchester City: City look to stay perfect in tricky trip to St James' Park

One of Manchester City's title rivals have let some early points slip this afternoon.

Chelsea lost 3-0 to Leeds, and saw Kalidou Koulibaly sent off late on.

Kyle Walker expects a hot start from the hosts today.

The eagle-eyed amongst you will have noticed the absence of Jack Grealish from Manchester City's squad today.

He has failed to recover from a knock he took in last weekend's win over Bournemouth, and so will not be risked today.

Eddie Howe has kept faith with the lineup that earned a goalless draw with Brighton last weekend.

That means more Dan Burn at left-back. A cause for concern?

Manchester City's newest recruit, Sergio Gomez, is on the bench for the champions today. Will we see him come on for the first time?

The left-back joined from Anderlecht earlier in the week.

Newcastle: Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn, Bruno, Joe Willock, Joelinton, Miguel Almiron, Allan Saint-Maximin, Callum Wilson
Subs: Dubravka, Lascelles, Ritchie, Krafth, Wood, Fraser, Murphy, Anderson, Longstaff

Man City: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Ake, Cancelo, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Bernardo, Haaland, Foden
Subs: Ortega Moreno, Dias, Phillips, Alvarez, Gomez, Mahrez, Mbete, Palmer, Lewis

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City have started with wins in each of their opening games, while Newcastle are unbeaten, taking four points from Brighton and Forest so far.