"Getting Saturday's battle underway sat knowing that they can move within just two points of the Gunners, Pep Guardiola's men have an almighty job on their hands in the race to reclaim their Premier League crown in 2026. However, mounting an iconic last-gasp comeback away at arch-rivals Liverpool on February 8th as they clinched a famous 2-1 victory at Anfield, the Sky Blues are enjoying what has been a real purple patch."
"Manchester City Team News Undergoing surgery after sustaining a leg fracture last month, Croatian international Josko Gvardiol remains on the sidelines and will not play any part here. Likewise, dealing with a recent calf issue, former Rennes starlet Jeremy Doku remains a doubt on Saturday night. Already recording four direct goal contributions (three goals, one assist) in his first five Premier League appearances since arriving at the Etihad last month, big-money January recruit Antoine Semenyo will partner Erling Haaland in attack. Handed an FA Cup rest against Salford last weekend, Italian skipper Gianluigi Donnarumma will return between the sticks."
Manchester City host Newcastle at the Etihad in a crucial Premier League match with City able to move within two points of Arsenal. City carry momentum after a late comeback win at Liverpool and a 5-1 aggregate victory that secured an EFL Cup final spot. Josko Gvardiol is sidelined after surgery and Jeremy Doku is a doubt with a calf issue. January signing Antoine Semenyo has four direct goal contributions in five league appearances and will partner Erling Haaland. Gianluigi Donnarumma returns in goal. Newcastle impressed with a 6-1 away Champions League qualifying win over Qarabag.
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