Newcastle have the unenviable task of trying to stop Erling Haaland this afternoon when Manchester City make the trip to Tyneside.

Haaland has plundered 32 goals in 20 games for club and country this season and scored twice against Italy for Norway on his last appearance.

City have surged up the Premier League table in recent weeks and appear the biggest challengers to leaders Arsenal.

Newcastle have yet to get going and head into the weekend just two points above the relegation zone.