Defending champions Manchester City look to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool as they take on Newcastle United at St James' Park on Saturday. City trail the Reds by five points ahead of Jurgen Klopp's men's trip to Bournemouth on Satuday. Pep Guardiola's men have been boosted by the presence of captain and star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, but will be without the services of top-scorer Erling Haaland. Newcastle, on the other hand, have dropped to ninth following defeats in their last three matches.