Kalvin Phillips to start in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash at Newcastle

Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are available but City are without John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, while Rodri is suspended for three games.
Kalvin Phillips to start in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup clash at Newcastle
Kalvin Phillips will make only his fifth City start (Nigel French/PA)

Kalvin Phillips will make a rare start for Manchester City in their Carabao Cup clash against Newcastle, with Pep Guardiola admitting he is concerned about sustaining more injuries.

Jack Grealish and Mateo Kovacic are available but City are without John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, while Rodri is suspended for three games following his sending off against Nottingham Forest.

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