By Tyne-Talk
January 27 2009

Newcastle United travel to Manchester City for tomorrow's game with Shay Given in goal; the loyal keeper who looks set for a move to Mark Hughes's new build squad. City have won 2 of their last 6 games and drawn 1, whilst Newcastle have drawn 2 and won 2 of their last 6. Just 2 points and 3 Premier League places separate the two sides.

Tonight, Manchester City are in 11^th place, whilst Newcastle occupy the 14^th spot, however by kick off tomorrow this is likely to have changed. Joe Kinnear will be hoping his side take advantage of the midweek game to ensure Hughes's side do not creep too far up the table should they win their game in hand.

Craig Bellamy and Nigel De Jong, both new signings for City are likely to start, however whilst they have no new injuries they will be without, Martin Petrov, Valeri Bojinov, Benjani, Dietmar Hamann and Michael Johnson. Richard Dunne will miss the game through suspension, part of his 4 match ban.

Newcastle have their own new signing to unveil, Peter Lovenkrands is expected to make his debut whilst Obafemi Martins (hernia op), Mark Viduka (groin strain), Habib Beye (knee), Cacapa (knee) and Kadar (broken leg) are all injured. Shola Ameobi (sprained ankle) and Alan Smith (Achilles) were both scheduled to return tomorrow night but look unlikely.

Nicky Butt will miss the game through suspension after being sent off against Blackburn in their last Premier League game.

Danny Guthrie could make the squad but is struggling with a hamstring injury.

Despite being unavailable for tomorrow night, Viduka, Smith and Cacapa all returned to training this week after lengthy absences.

Manchester City Provisional Squad: Hart, Schmeichel, Zabaleta, Onuoha, Richards, Bridge, Ball, Garrido, Ben Haim, Wright-Phillips, Kompany, Fernandes, De Jong, Elano, Ireland, Robinho, Sturridge, Bellamy, Jo, Vassell, Caicedo

Newcastle United Provisional Squad: Given, Harper, Forster, Krul, Enrique, Bassong, Coloccini, Taylor, Edgar, Guthrie, N'Zogbia, Duff, Gutierrez, Lovenkrands, Geremi, Donaldson, Doninger, Godsmark, Owen, Xisco, Carroll, LuaLua, Ranger

Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Man City v Newcastle

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TyneTalk
27/01/2009 20:13

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MissC
27/01/2009 20:17

I lie , one match preview - love autosave

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 09:42

Now then. How do we feel if we are Harper, having just COMMITED himself to the club and WANTAWAY Given gets picked ahead of you tonight?

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 09:48

Also have no idea about the team tonight. You would think he must play Lovehandles otherwise no point in him being here. But will it be on the left in place of Nzog or up front with Owen.

Hard one to call.

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Joe
28/01/2009 12:32

Robinho is being held by police at the moment so I don't think he'll be playing.

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 13:27

Sweet!!

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Joesftbh
28/01/2009 16:46

SSN still think he'll play I'm afraid.

But on the plus side, they think Vassell might start as well...

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 18:57

robiniho starts along with bellend

shay given and charles n'zog are not in the squad


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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Joesftbh
28/01/2009 19:28

Ugh, Jonas on bench, Colo looks like he'll be playing in midfield.

Lovenkrands is on bench.

Anyone else think that the City line up looks incredibly strong?

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 19:31

1921: MANCHESTER CITY v NEWCASTLE UNITED LINE-UPS
Man City: Hart, Richards, Onuoha, Kompany, Bridge, Zabaleta, Ireland, De Jong, Wright-Phillips, Robinho, Bellamy.
Subs: Schmeichel, Elano, Vassell, Jo, Garrido, Fernandes, Caicedo.
Newcastle: Harper, Edgar, Taylor, Bassong, Jose Enrique, Geremi, Barton, Coloccini, Duff, Owen, Carroll.
Subs: Forster, Gutierrez, Xisco, Lovenkrands, LuaLua, Donaldson, Inman.
Referee: Mike Jones (Cheshire)

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 19:40

Cracking Line Up

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ComradeCurtis
28/01/2009 19:47

who the hell is Inman?



Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!

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Rob-15-92
28/01/2009 19:54

PLAY LUALUA IN THE MIDDLE >

The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!

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ComradeCurtis
28/01/2009 19:58

Owens taken a knock. Comming off soon. 12min in



Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 20:02

pants 1-0 city phillips

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:03

poor harps, thru his legs.

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ComradeCurtis
28/01/2009 20:04

owen off. Jonas on.



Well they say you are what ya eat.... Better call me 'mother' then rude boy..!

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 20:04

man city is a pub team without robinho


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:04

who broke the mirror.

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lostmekeys
28/01/2009 20:09

jesus our team and bench line-up is awful

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 20:10

we could get a right hammering here!!!!!!!!

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:12

at least Fat Ash is there to see it first hand

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Dub
28/01/2009 20:13

This is f*ckin depressing

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 20:13

this is pathetic all we are doing is hoofing the ball upfront


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 20:13

aye indeed he is the c**t

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MissC
28/01/2009 20:13

Given allegeding carrying a knee? injury...pretty conveienent

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Rob-15-92
28/01/2009 20:14

Lets pretend
Lets pretend
Lets pretend we scored 5 goals!


YAYYYY!!!!! YAYYYYY! WOOOO!

Might get a draw now

The Eastenders of football.. Newcastle!

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:22

Barton is in a completely different class to the rest of our team.

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:29

I hope we can put out a better team on Sunday.

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 20:33

Twaats are singing...

Whers yer keeper gone, weres yer keeper gone.

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i!
28/01/2009 20:35

Why was Gutierrez on the bench?
Obviously not anymore like...
Hoofing it up front, what else do you expect from a guy with no tactical knowledge whatsoever?


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Diego21
28/01/2009 20:40

what happend with Owen, Has he got hurt?

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 20:56

well if city dont get any better we might get a point if we are lucky!!

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lostmekeys
28/01/2009 20:56

city are rubbish. thats the worst part

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 20:57

i feel your pain too!!

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lostmekeys
28/01/2009 20:59

is that ref about 15?

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 21:03

dunno but we are getting some good decisons and we twice the team we were in the first half

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 21:04

that was a pen as well which we did not get aaaargh

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 21:05

much better but need a goalscorer up front

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 21:07

and bartons gone. God help us on Sunday.

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:09

looks like relegation


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:13

why didnt duff shoot !!!! omg what a waste of a chance


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MissC
28/01/2009 21:20

FFS bellamy of all people

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cappen
28/01/2009 21:22

Just walked in the door to see that goal - typical!

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 21:22

game over the little runt it just had to be!

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 21:23

has lovehandles touched the ball yet?

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cappen
28/01/2009 21:24

Get in - Carroll

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:25

edgarrrrrrrrrrrr the star out of all people ! get in son

toon pride


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 21:25

young guns havin some fun....

Bring on the youth

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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 21:26

please one more please !!!

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:30

comon where is the urgency we are just content loosing 2 - 1


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Diego21
28/01/2009 21:30

what happend with Owen?

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cappen
28/01/2009 21:31

For Newcastle of course!

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:33

lovehandles has touched the ball !


He's The Next Ronaldo (Sir Bob R.I.P)

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 21:40

he has, thank god we are replacing zogbia with him.

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:43

well a dire game .. 1 shot off target and 1 on target for the toon ... thats not good enough
to makes matters worse owen goes off injured and joey barton looks like he will miss the rest of the season

god help us against sunderland .. we need martins badly


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senyabtoon
28/01/2009 21:45

We seriously lack creative ability that was the only difference tonight but i can not see that changing till next season cos off the top of my head i can not recall 1 player who we have even been rumored to be interested in who has that quality we are in dire need of a player who can provide for the front men

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Omar_786
28/01/2009 21:49

we havent got any front men ... only caroll lol


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Gallowgate Luke
28/01/2009 21:54

Another bloody defeat

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ToonBart
28/01/2009 23:17

Players like Duff and Jonas over complicate an easy game. Race down the line and cross. Far too often we have players who just ffanny on.

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Jaryd
29/01/2009 11:34

Duff and Jonas were the only good signs of the match. Can't really comment though I went to sleep halfway through and watched the last 15 mins.

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