Manchester City will look to continue their FA Cup defence this weekend then they host Newcastle United in the quarter-finals. Pep Guardiola's side thumped Luton Town 6-2 in the previous round, with Mateo Kovacic adding to Erling Haaland's incredible five-goal haul.
City have had a rare full week to recover and prepare after leaving Anfield with a 1-1 draw last weekend. The Blues took a first-half lead through John Stones but were made to defend resolutely after Alexis Mac Allister levelled from the spot and would count themselves a little fortunate to have shared the spoils.
Kevin De Bruyne's absence from the Belgium squad may have thrown another fitness concern Guardiola's way, with Ederson also injured. It leaves the Blues boss with some big decisions to make and ManchesterWorld has tried to predict what Sunday's team will look like.

5. LB: Nathan Ake
Has made that left-back spot his own since the turn of the year and undoubtedly Guardiola's first-choice there. | AFP via Getty Images

6. CDM: Rodri
Rested in the last round against Luton but expected back in for the quarter-finals and whatever rounds may follow. | Getty Images

7. CM: Mateo Kovacic
A really steady presence off the bench at Liverpool during a period in which City needed one. Started in each of the three previous rounds. | Getty Images

8. CM: Julian Alvarez
News of Kevin De Bruyne's injury will likely see the Argentinian back in the role behind Haaland. | Getty Images


