Haaland returns, Foden decision: Man City predicted line up vs Newcastle United - gallery

Man City will hope to close the gap on Arsenal in the Premier League title race when they host Newcastle on Saturday night. The Blues have enjoyed a rare midweek off following their victory over Salford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Newcastle made the long journey to Azerbaijan as they thumped Qarabag in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's side will hope to make the most of their extra days' rest and could welcome several injured players back for the weekend clash. Erling Haaland is one of those certain to return to the matchday squad after he was granted a rare rest last time out.

A win will cut the gap down to just two points ahead of Arsenal's clash with Tottenham later this weekend, and here is how we think City should line up vs Newcastle.