Newcastle United will host Manchester City in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at St James Park on Tuesday 13 january. The Magpies have been strong at home this season and are hoping to continue their impressive run against the Citizens.
Newcastle have already built anticipation for the fixture by teasing the clash on their official X handle ,
while Softfootball's coverage of recent form pointed to the kind of resilience on display when Rayan Cherki played a decisive role in Manchester City's hard-fought win over a stubborn Nottingham Forest side.