The two sides are the only ones that are yet to lose a game this season, with their undefeated streaks stretching back 14 matches each as they prepare to lock horns, LIVE on Joy Sports and Adom TV on Multi-TV later today.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini may miss the services of Owen Hargreaves, as the midfielder is recovering from a calf injury.
Meanwhile, Samir Nasri has also been slated as a doubt after missing France's international friendlies.
Sergio Aguero has declared himself fit after picking up a groin strain while with Argentina. Vincent Kompany returns from a one-match ban following his sending off versus Wolves.
Gabriel Obertan (toe), Alan Smith (hamstring), Sylvain Marveaux (groin) and Michael Williamson (ankle) are all sidelined with respective injuries for Newcastle United, but Cheick Tiote has reportedly made progress in his recovery from a knee injury that he picked up last month.
MATCH TRIVIA
Manchester City and Newcastle United are the only two teams that have not lost a single game in the Premier League this season. Stretching back to the last campaign, both sides have gone undefeated for 14 matches.
City also has an excellent record against the men from Tyneside in the recent past, as the club is undefeated in the last nine meetings between the two sides.
Roberto Mancini's men have scored 39 goals in the Premier League so far. No other team has managed to hit the back of the net more times.
But Newcastle United has been solid in defense, conceding only eight goals in the league, marking the top defense in the league so far.
Demba Ba has been prolific for the Toon this season, scoring eight goals in his last six league games, including a hat-trick against Stoke City. He is currently fifth in the goalscoring charts, with two opposition forwards - Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero - higher up, with the duo occupying the second and third places respectively.
Coverage of Manchester City vs. Newcastle begins at 2:30pm today on Joy Sports and Adom TV.
French Ligue 1 action follows at half past five. Nice will face St. Etienne.
Roma play Lecce in LIVE Serie A action this Sunday at 7:15pm on Joy Sports and Adom TV.
Credit: Multi-TV Sports Desk/goal.com
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