Injury Concerns and Tactical ChoicesManchester City prepare to host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, but injuries to key players mean Pep Guardiola

His recovery will be assessed.”As a result, Ancelotti will have to get creative with regard to his defensive set-up and this could mean Federico Valverde is asked to operate at right-back with midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni continuing his centre-back partnership with youngster Raul Asencio.

Since their closing 3-0 win over Brest in their last UCL engagement, Real Madrid's domestic fortunes have been the dictionary definition of mixed; one win, one draw and one defeat across the Copa del Rey and La Liga, where they controversially accepted a 1-1 stalemate with city rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

The UEFA Champions League play-off round has pitted two of its strongest teams in recent years up against one another as Real Madrid take on Manchester City.

Lineups and latest team news updates from Arsenal vs Man City as Ederson is left out of the visitors' matchday squad in the Premier League.

Manchester City are back in Premier League action at home to Newcastle this weekend as they look to bounce back from defeat against Real Madrid in midweek. City’s hopes of regaining the Champions League took a blow on Tuesday night as they twice let a lead slip to fall to a 3-2 loss.

Manchester City face a huge week of action as they prepare for games against Newcastle United, Real Madrid and Liverpool within eight days. First up for Pep Guardiola’s side is the visit of Newcastle on Saturday afternoon before they travel to Spain to take on Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie.