🚨Still no Foden! Man City and Newcastle form the basis for the PL match

Manchester City have named their starting XI for their trip to St James’ Park as they look to start life without Rodri.

The reigning Premier League champions will be without the Spaniard for the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury, and Mateo Kovačić has been tasked with taking his place in the heart of midfield.

There is also a return to starting line-up for Rico Lewis after the youngster was left out of the draw against Arsenal. However, Phil Foden remains on the substitutes bench despite Kevin de Bruyne’s absence.

Meanwhile, Alexander Isak has failed his late fitness test for Eddie Howe, meaning Anthony Gordon is likely to play through the middle, while Kieran Trippier is preferred to Tino Livramento at right-back.