Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, interacts with Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Manchester, England
Pep Guardiola and Eddie Howe both have huge injury issues
Manchester City and Newcastle United will be missing 15 players between them for
side have one foot in the final at Wembley going into the second-leg of the tie. in the first match, and will be confident of seeing out the contest at the Etihad Stadium.
But the Cityzens have been rocked by injuries, as have Newcastle, who are dealing with several issues of their own. Moreover, the Geordies may also be boosted by
There appeared to be little danger when City went into half time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium leading 2-0, courtesy of goals from Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. But a second-half brace saw the Cityzens drop two vital points in north London.
They may wish to take their anger out on the Toon, who were beaten 4-1 at Anfield by Liverpool. Manchester Evening News takes a look at who may be missing for both sides when they step out onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium.
Rayan Cherki of Manchester City reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 1, 2026 in London, United Kingdom
After he took Rayan Cherki off in the draw against Tottenham, Guardiola said: " Rayan had a knock and we will see today how he feels," suggesting it will be a last-minute decision if the Frenchman plays. (Image: 2026 Izzy Poles - AMA) 1 of 15
2. Marc Guehi of Manchester City looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 01, 2026 in London, England.
Marc Guehi is not injured, but he is unable to play in this tie, due to not being registered before the first-leg of the semi-final. (Image: 2026 Chris Brunskill/Fantasista) 2 of 15
3. Ruben Dias of Manchester City pointing during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Etihad Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Manchester, England
Guardiola did reveal Ruben Dias has returned to training, but having been out for a month, he will likely miss the match. (Image: 2026 Allstar) 3 of 15