Manchester City’s 2-0 victory at St James’ Park in the first leg of this EFL Cup semi-final means they are in pole position to advance to the Wembley showpiece. Newcastle United are struggling to

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg against Manchester City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 20:00 GMT). The Magpies trail 2-0 from the first leg. Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Manchester City will have to cope without January signing Marc Guehi for Wednesday’s EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium for the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with a place in the final at Wembley on the line. Pep Guardiola’s side carries a 2-0 aggregate advantage after a controlled first-leg performance at St James’ Park,

Antoine Semenyo is yet to appear in a Premier League game for Manchester City, but Pep Guardiola's new(est) $86-million man already has two goals in two games after netting the winner to top Newcastle in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals on Tuesday.

Newcastle United team news v Manchester City: Sven Botman was spotted in training ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg.

The Athletic reported Tonali’s representatives had offered the midfielder to Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta.

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup semi-final second leg with Newcastle United on Wednesday.