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title: "Newcastle Predicted XI: Manchester City (A)"
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author: "Sam Brown"
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published: "2018-08-31T15:38:32Z"
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# Newcastle Predicted XI: Manchester City (A)

Newcastle are win-less through three games of the Premier League season – but there performances have deserved more.

The Magpies were frustrated against Spurs on the opening weekend, before a late penalty miss from Kenedy against Cardiff condemned the Tynesiders to a 0-0 draw.

A penalty and own goal for opponents Chelsea on Sunday was enough to hand the visitors a 2-1 win, and Newcastle must be left scratching their heads wondering how they failed to come out of those fixtures with just a point.

And things aren’t getting easier.

A trip to Manchester City is never what a team in Newcastle’s position wants, but it will give the players a chance to prove themselves against some of Europe’s premier talent.

Here’s how we think Newcastle might line up against the champions:

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**GK: Martin Dubravka**

The undisputed number one in the North East.

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**RB: DeAndre Yedlin**

The American full-back was cursed with putting through his own net to hand Chelsea the win, but he did provide a great delivery for Joselu’s goal.

![Stu Forster/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/08/1024401692.jpg)

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**CB: Federico Fernandez**

The new signing from Swansea looks poised to hold down the perimeter of Newcastle’s centre-back trio.

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**CB: Jamaal Lascelles**

The skipper was left out against Chelsea through injury, but could return to the lineup here.

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**CB: Fabian Schär**

The other new signing means that Benitez is blessed with four first team quality centre halves – Ciaran Clark the one to miss out here.

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**LB: Paul Dummett**

Veteran full-back who could have his hands full with Riyad Mahrez.

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**RM: Matt Ritchie**

The Scot picked up a knee injury against Chelsea, but is unlikely to miss out in Manchester.

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**CM: Jonjo Shelvey**

Also absent from the team against Chelsea, Newcastle fans will be eager to see their midfield maestro back in action.

![Harry Trump/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/08/1018721564.jpg)

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**CM: Mohamed Diame**

The physical midfielder is the perfect partner for Jonjo Shelvey in the centre of the park.

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**LM: Kenedy**

Prevented from playing against his parent club Chelsea, the winger needs a strong bounce back from his performance against Cardiff.

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**ST: Salomon Rondon**

The Venezuelan bagged a goal midweek for Newcastle, and will be searching for his first Premier League goal of the year.