Guardiola's side suffered a damaging blow when they were held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Nottingham Forest in midweek. Second-placed City are seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal, although they have a game in hand and host the Gunners in April. We are not a complete team to compete, that is the reality, we are in the process of many changes," he said. The Newcastle tie doesn't kick off until 2000 GMT, which is something Guardiola has mixed feelings about. "Of course when we arrive early at home it's better than late for the recovery, but it is what it is.

Source: New Strait Times March 07, 2026 06:43 UTC