Haaland, Grealish, Stones - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Newcastle United clash

Manchester City are back in Premier League action this weekend as they look to heap pressure on their title rivals.

Arsenal and Liverpool are not playing this weekend as the top flight enters its winter break. Meanwhile, Aston Villa do not play until Sunday like Tottenham Hotspur.

While all of the above clubs will catch up with City sooner rather than later when it comes to games played, Saturday evening at St James' Park is a good opportunity to heap pressure on them ahead of their matches. If they are to pick up three points, Pep Guardiola will have to do it without four players who are instrumental to the Blues' style of play on their day.

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Ahead of the match, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at what the latest injury situation is at City.

Injury: Foot

What we know: The Norwegian striker picked up his injury just prior to last month's victory at Luton Town. Haaland has been in training and was pictured in the stands in good spirits during the victory over Huddersfield Town. However, Guardiola has confirmed the forward is out of tomorrow's clash in the North East.

What Pep Guardiola has said: "Erling is out."

Potential return date: January

Injury: Illness

What we know: Guardiola confirmed his winger has been struggling all week with a virus but he is hopeful the forward could be over the worst of it.

What Pep Guardiola has said: "Hopefully today [Friday] he's back [in training]."

Potential return date: January 13 vs Newcastle United

Injury: Ankle

What we know: Stones has been out with an unfortunate injury suffered in the win at Everton over the festive period. The defender is confirmed to be missing for the outing