"Starting with the hosts, suffering a major collapse away at Spurs on Sunday afternoon as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 draw in north London, that result could be the final nail in Manchester City's title dreams. Now sat six points adrift of runaway leaders Arsenal, Pep Guardiola's men are desperately trying to find some kind of stability."
"Likewise, suffering a broken leg last month, former RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines. Completing a permanent switch from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window, Marc Guehi will start at the heart of Guardiola's defence. Former Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford should be handed another rare start between the sticks and will replace Italian skipper Gianluigi Donnarumma."
Manchester City host Newcastle at the Etihad aiming to complete progression to the EFL Cup final after securing a 2-0 first-leg advantage at St. James' Park. City have struggled for consistency, recording four wins in their previous ten matches and suffering recent heavy defeats, leaving them six points behind Arsenal. Ruben Dias and John Stones are sidelined with thigh injuries and Josko Gvardiol faces a lengthy layoff after a broken leg. Marc Guehi is expected to start in central defence while James Trafford could replace Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Newcastle have shown inconsistencies and were beaten 4-1 by Liverpool.
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