Haaland is actually out however De Bruyne could begin for Man City at Newcastle

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Manchester City will again need to manage without their leading scorer Erling Haaland when they face Newcastle Joined the Head Association at the end of the week, yet Kevin De Bruyne could make his initial beginning of the time, Kick Guardiola said on Friday.

Haaland, with 14 association objectives in 15 games is joint top scorer in the Chief Association alongside Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, however has missed City's last eight games in all rivalries with a foot injury.

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There was better news regarding De Bruyne who experienced a hamstring injury on the principal day of the time against Burnley and made his most memorable appearance since then while coming on as a substitute in the FA Cup win over Huddersfield at the end of the week.

Guardiola gave a positive reaction when inquired as to whether the midfielder could begin Saturday's down away to Newcastle.

"Indeed. From what I saw yesterday I feel better, he was dynamic, and the minutes he played were superior to the training meetings before the Huddersfield game.

"He is getting better now, he will have a couple of days off after this game and can train in Abu Dhabi to be better for the following couple of months."

City are third in the standings, five points behind leaders Liverpool, yet Guardiola's side has a game close by, the manager actually accepts they can win a fourth consecutive association title.

"At this moment, no doubt. What number of points are left? 18 or 19 games... so clearly mathematically conceivable," the manager said.

"Is it reasonable? Right now, it's distant so I don't have the foggiest idea. I will address this question when we are six, seven games out."

City hit a terrible patch in November and went four association games without a win, however, are currently in the groove again and have won their last two association games subsequent to returning triumphant from the Club World Cup.

"We haven't had time intellectually to recuperate from winning the high pitch. I think the Club World Cup offered us a chance to find a flash." Guardiola said.

"We've come out on top for two championships currently this season."

Newcastle are ninth in the table, 11 points behind City, and come into this game on the rear of three consecutive association defeats.