The Pep Guardiola Newcastle United press conference has now taken place.
The Manchester City boss speaking ahead of Saturday night’s match.
Am 8pm kick-off at the Etihad.
Tomorrow night seeing United back in Premier League action.
Eddie Howe’s side having won their last three away games in three different competitions, the third of those three in Azerbaijan as Qarabag hammered 6-1.
In contrast, Pep Guardiola and Manchester City having had a free week to prepare for this Newcastle United game.
Pep Guardiola asked for a Manchester City injury, fitness and availability update ahead of Saturday.
The Manchester City boss confirming that at least three players are ruled out.
Guardiola stating that, as well as long-term injured Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku still isn’t ready to return.
However, the Manchester City boss stating that Savinho is now available.
Erling Haaland picked up a knock in Man City’s win against Fulham a week past Wednesday and was left out of the squad for their FA Cup victory over Salford City last weekend. When asked today if his star striker is “fully fit”, Pep Guardiola simply nodding in reply.
With Arsenal having won only two of their last seven Premier League matches, it means that Manchester City would be guaranteed winning the league if winning their remaining 12 PL matches.
When asked about this reality now, Pep Guardiola predictably playing it down, stating: “Twelve games is a lot…it is Newcastle who is my only concern. Just Newcastle, Newcastle, Newcastle. It is twelve games still to play. If you ask me this question with two or three games left, I will have your answer. It is twelve games left, it’s an eternity.”