Goalkeeper and Defence
GK – David Raya – the Spaniard made a couple of excellent saves against City. He was a doubt heading into the game due to a muscular injury but his reflexes were as sharp as ever. To stand any chance of winning the tie, he will need to keep a clean sheet against the Magpies.
RB – Jurrien Timber – keeping Anthony Gordon quiet will be a tough challenge but the fullback does have the defensive capabilities to keep the lively winger in check.
CB – William Saliba – after losing Erling Haaland for City’s goal, he can’t afford to do the same with the in-form Alexander Isak.
CB – Gabriel – the Brazilian relishes a challenge and he will have to be at his absolute best to stop Isak.
LB – Myles Lewis-Skelly – nothing more really needs to be said about the left-back. He is now a guaranteed starter at just 18 years of age.