Man City vs Newcastle United F.C. Lineups: Confirmed Teams

When Manchester City and Newcastle United face off, there are always layers to unpack. Pep Guardiola’s rotation policy means the starting XI can shift dramatically between competitions, while Eddie Howe has been managing injuries and suspensions across a packed fixture list. Both clubs are fighting on multiple fronts, and the lineups tell a story beyond just names on a sheet. Here’s everything confirmed heading into their most recent clash and the upcoming FA Cup meeting on 7 March 2026.

Next Match Date: 7 Mar 2026 ·
Competition: English FA Cup ·
Man City Key Player: Erling Haaland ·
Newcastle Captain: Trippier ·
Recent Score: Newcastle 1-3 Man City

Is the Man City Newcastle game on TV?

Yes, the Man City versus Newcastle match airs on TV in the UK. For FA Cup fixtures, TNT Sports typically holds the rights, while Premier League meetings are split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports depending on the broadcasting schedule. The Carabao Cup semi-finals have been shared between Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

TV channels

• FA Cup: TNT Sports (UK)
• Premier League: Sky Sports and TNT Sports (UK)
• Carabao Cup: Sky Sports and TNT Sports

Live streaming options

• TNT GO and discovery+ for TNT Sports coverage
• Sky Go for Sky Sports matches
• Peacock for US viewers

Newcastle v City: Kick-off time, team news and TV information

Kick-off for the latest Premier League meeting was scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 GMT, with TV coverage on TNT Sports and streaming via TNT GO and discovery+.

Kick-off time

The Premier League fixture kicked off at 12:30 GMT on Saturday. The FA Cup meeting on 7 March 2026 is scheduled with similar early-time slots typical for fourth-round ties.

Team news updates

Pep Guardiola has made significant rotation across competitions. For the Premier League match against Newcastle, he made nine changes to his starting lineup (Manchester City Official). Erling Haaland, Rodri and Gianluigi Donnarumma returned to the starting XI for that fixture after being benched in the Carabao Cup.

Newcastle United made four changes for the FA Cup tie, with Aaron Ramsdale starting in goal (Newcastle United Official). The Magpies switched to a back-five formation in the Carabao Cup semi-final with Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Thiaw and Hall (Sports Mole).

Sandro Tonali reached 100 competitive outings for Newcastle prior to the FA Cup tie (Newcastle United Official). Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first half of Newcastle’s record 6-1 Champions League win over Qarabag (Newcastle United Official).

The implication: Guardiola’s rotation strategy shows calculated squad management across three competitions, with Haaland and Rodri rested for the Carabao Cup before returning for the Premier League fixture.

Who scored for Man City vs Newcastle UTD?

The most recent Premier League meeting ended with Man City winning 3-1 against Newcastle at the Etihad.

Goal scorers

• Man City 3-1 Newcastle (Premier League): Man City scorers included goals that secured the victory
• Harvey Barnes scored twice against Man City in a previous league match (Newcastle United Official)
• Anthony Elanga scored his first goal for Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final vs Man City (Newcastle United Official)

Match highlights

Man City secured a 2-0 first-leg win in the Carabao Cup semi-final at St James’ Park (Sports Mole). Newcastle’s 6-1 Champions League victory over Qarabag showcased Gordon’s finishing, though that result came against a different opponent.

What this means: Newcastle has shown goal-scoring capability through Gordon, Barnes and Elanga, but City has demonstrated clinical efficiency in their meetings, as evidenced by the 3-1 league win and 2-0 Carabao Cup first-leg result.

What are the confirmed lineups for Man City vs Newcastle?

Confirmed starting XIs have varied across competitions due to rotation. Here’s a breakdown of what each club has fielded in their most recent meetings.

Man City starting XI

For the Premier League fixture against Newcastle, Man City deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guéhi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, Silva, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Marmoush, Haaland (Manchester City Official). Ruben Dias returned after missing eight games with a hamstring injury (Sports Mole).

For the Carabao Cup semi-final, Guardiola made six changes: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Aké, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez, O’Reilly; Foden, Reijnders; Semenyo, Marmoush (Sports Mole). Haaland and Rodri were benched for that fixture.

Newcastle starting XI

For the FA Cup tie, Newcastle fielded Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes (Sports Mole). Jacob Ramsey missed the FA Cup tie due to suspension after his red card against Manchester United (Sports Illustrated).

For the Premier League match, Newcastle made one change with Jacob Ramsey replacing Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United Official). In the Carabao Cup, they switched to a back five with Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Burn, Thiaw, Hall (Sports Mole).

The confirmed absentees include Gvardiol and Kovacic for Man City (Sports Illustrated), and Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton and Lewis Miley sidelined for Newcastle (Sports Mole). Sven Botman returned from a thigh problem for the Carabao Cup fixture.

The pattern: Guardiola’s rotation creates significant XI variability between competitions, while Newcastle balances continuity with tactical shifts based on opponent and competition requirements.

Where can I watch the Manchester City match in the UK?

UK viewers have multiple options depending on the competition. TNT Sports holds rights for many of these fixtures, with additional coverage from Sky Sports for Premier League and Carabao Cup matches.

UK broadcast options

• TNT Sports for FA Cup fixtures
• Sky Sports and TNT Sports for Premier League
• Sky Sports and TNT Sports for Carabao Cup

FA Cup viewing details

The FA Cup tie against Newcastle on 7 March 2026 will be broadcast by TNT Sports in the UK. Viewers can access coverage through TNT GO and discovery+ streaming platforms. For the Carabao Cup, rights have been shared between Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so checking both broadcasters’ schedules is advisable.

The trade-off: Rotation by both managers means the quality on display can vary significantly from the league lineups to cup fixtures, which affects the viewing appeal even when the same teams are technically playing.

Erling Haaland, Rodri and Gianluigi Donnarumma return to the starting XI for Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United.

Manchester City Official (Club Statement)

Ramsey is likely to line up alongside Sandro Tonali, who makes his 98th appearance for the Magpies.

Newcastle United Official (Club Statement)

For Newcastle fans, the upcoming FA Cup tie on 7 March 2026 represents another chance to end a long-standing hoodoo against Man City away from home. The Magpies have shown quality through Gordon’s goal-scoring form and Tonali’s milestone performances, but City’s superior squad depth, combined with Guardiola’s tactical flexibility, makes them favourites across competitions. Eddie Howe’s side will need everything to click simultaneously—defensive solidity, clinical finishing and minimal errors—if they are to progress and finally break that Etihad drought.