Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE with Man City team news for Newcastle Premier League fixture

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will speak to the media this afternoon ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Guardiola's men head into the top-of-the-table clash on the back of a comfortable 3-0 win over Bristol City in the FA Cup. The victory saw them progress to the quarter finals of the competition where they will face Championship leaders Burnley.

The Clarets are managed by former City captain Vincent Kompany and no doubt the Blues boss will be asked about the prospect of reuniting with his ex-player. Also on the agenda will be the fitness of defenders John Stones and Aymeric Laporte who have been missing in recent weeks with injury and illness, respectively.

Some time will likely be given to the threat of Eddie Howe's team especially with this being their first game back following their disappointing Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United. Erling Haaland's agent's comments on the striker's future may also be addressed as well as the form of Phil Foden after he scored twice in midweek.

Follow all the updates from Guardiola's press conference below.

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We will be bringing you all the updates from what he has to say from the expected start time of 1:30pm