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Manchester City welcome Newcastle United to the Etihad Stadium this evening as the Premier League title race resumes.
Manchester City return to Premier League action this evening against Newcastle United. The Blues were buoyed after Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday night. City know they can move to within two points of the Gunners if they beat Eddie Howe's men before Arsenal travel to Tottenham on Sunday.
Erling Haaland missed the Salford City victory last weekend after picking up a knock in the first half against Fulham. Pep Guardiola has confirmed Savinho could return for the Blues today and Bernardo Silva will be ready to take part. Josko Gvardiol and Mateo Kovacic are still out.
MEN Sport has rounded up the latest City injury news and potential return dates.
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Erling Haaland
Injury: Knock
Haaland returned to City training this week ahead of Newcastle. The striker was mentioned briefly in the pre-match press conference with Guardiola confirming he is fine to return.
Potential return date: February 21 vs Newcastle
Savinho
Injury: Thigh
Savinho has not played since picking up an injury on New Year's Day at Sunderland. Guardiola confirmed Savinho is back and could feature vs Newcastle.
Potential return date: February 21 vs Newcastle
Jeremy Doku
Injury: Calf
Doku was forced off against Galatasaray last month. While Savinho could return this weekend, Guardiola said pre-match that Doku is not ready yet.
Potential return date: February 28 vs Leeds
Mateo Kovacic
Injury: Ankle
Kovacic has missed most of this season with an ankle problem. The Croatian should return in the latter stages of the season.
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Potential return date: March
Josko Gvardiol
Injury: Leg
Gvardiol is the furthest away from a return. He fractured his leg vs Chelsea in January and will still be out for some time.
Potential return date: Unknown
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