Man City v Newcastle LIVE commentary: Champions without De Bruyne for Toon test – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Manchester City face the first real test of their Premier League title defence when they host Newcastle this weekend.
City began their pursuit of an unprecedented fourth successive top-flight crown with a 3-0 win over newly-promoted Burnley.
Last season's top scorer Erling Haaland got off the mark with two goals as Pep Guardiola's side proved they will still the side to beat.
But Newcastle caught the eye most over the opening weekend and sit top of the Premier League table after battering Aston Villa 5-1.
The Magpies faced City during the first few weeks of last season as well and the two sides played out an entertaining 3-3 draw.
This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, August 19.
Kick-off at the Etihad will take place at 8pm.
talkSPORT will have live and EXCLUSIVE coverage of this match presented by Faye Carruthers.
Commentary will then be provided by Sam Matterface and former England winger Trevor Sinclair.
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The hosts will be without Kevin De Bruyne following a re-occurrence of his hamstring injury that he originally suffered during the club's Champions League triumph in May.
John Stones faces a late fitness test to recover from an abductor issue, but fellow defender Ruben Dias will return from concussion.
Newcastle have a choice to make over summer signing Harvey Barnes and last season’s top scorer Callum Wilson, who both scored from the bench against Villa.
Eddie Howe has no other injury concerns to contend with, but could have hand a first start to new signing Tino Livramento.
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