"While Eddie Howe said assessing his players' energy levels in the wake of Saturday's epice FA Cup tie against Bournemouth would be important ahead of tonight's team selection, Newcastle are definitely without defenders Dan Burn, Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento, while reserve defenders Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles are also unavailable. William Osula remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while Jacob Murphy and Anthony Elanga were to face late fitness tests."
"Manchester City have absentees of their own at the back, with Ruben Dias, John Stones and Josko Gvardiol all injured, while Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Savinho are also out. Omar Marmoush is still away with Egypt, preparing for tomorrow's Afcon semi-final against Senegal. At his press conference yesterday, Pep Guardiola echoed the sentiments of many, including his opposite number, in saying he would prefer if this Carabao Cup final was not played over two legs and was instead just one game."
"There's a place at Wembley up for grabs, with Eddie Howe's side the current holders of the three-handled trophy Manchester City used to win as matter of course. As up-and-down as their season has been thus far, the hosts are in an excellent run of form and have turned St James' Park into something of a fortress unbeaten in 13 at home (W11 D2 and haven't lost their knack for the dramatic, evidenced by Saturday's chaotic 7-6 penalty shootout win over Bournemouth."
Eddie Howe will assess player energy levels after the FA Cup tie; Newcastle lack Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles. William Osula is sidelined with an ankle injury; Jacob Murphy and Anthony Elanga await late fitness tests. Harvey Barnes may be rested after playing every minute of the last two games. Lewis Miley could act as a makeshift right-back to cover defensive shortages. Manchester City are missing Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Oscar Bobb and Savinho. Omar Marmoush is away with Egypt for the Afcon semi-final. A place at Wembley is at stake.
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