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Newcastle United are set to host Manchester City at St James’ Park a week on Saturday

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Kevin De Bruyne is facing a fitness battle for Manchester City’s clash against Arsenal this weekend.

And for Newcastle United, they will be hoping the Belgian remains sidelined for the clash at St James’ Park a week on Saturday. In January, De Bruyne famously made his Premier League return after a four-month lay-off on Tyneside, bagging a goal and an assist to stun the Magpies.

Newcastle were leading 2-1 when Pep Guardiola brought his talisman on – and the substitution transformed the game. Other memorable De Bruyne moments include a venomous volley against Steve Bruce’s men in 2019.

The 33-year-old was taken off at half-time during City’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan last night. Speaking post-match, Guardiola admitted he did not know the severity of De Bruyne’s setback – just days before the champions face title rivals Arsenal.

“I didn’t speak with the doctors yet,” he said. “I will have more info tomorrow. Against a team that defended 5-3-2 and five players went to one side, they (Inter Milan) could not make contact with Rodri and you have to turn the ball quickly and we needed players special for small spaces.

“Rico (Lewis), Phil (Foden) and Gundo (Ilkay Gundogan) are the best in the pockets, in the small spaces. Phil turned and shot and Gundo was there for the two crosses.

“The way they defended, I was thinking after 35 minutes that I wanted to make this substitution. Afterwards, the doctor said to me that Kevin was not ready to play but I was ready to make this substitution anyway.”

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