The two Newcastle United changes Eddie Howe has been urged to make for Man City

The talking is about to stop as Newcastle United get ready for the biggest test of their credential so far this season, In fact, there's unlikely to be a tougher test than facing Premier League champions Manchester City.

These are different days on Tyneside, of course, and while Pep Guardiola's men will be favourites today - aren't they always? - Newcastle go into these big showdowns at least with confidence that they can pull off what would still be a surprise win. Granted, they are going to have to improve on recent performances, not least the 3-1 defeat to Fulham, but United know they have matchwinners in their side.

Whether one of those stars is fit to start today will soon become apparent. Alexander Isak may need painkilling injections on a broken toe to get through today's game, but the Swede managed 90 minutes at Fulham. It's one of several big calls for Eddie Howe this lunnchtime and, as usual, we've asked you to pick your United XI.

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Understandably, Isak has got the nod from fans, but there are two key changes from the side that lost at Craven Cottage. Lewis Hall replaces Lloyd Kelly at left-back with United fans keen to see the youngster given his chance.

However, it's the return of Sandro Tonali that most supporters want to see. He features in a three-man midfield alongsaide Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, with Joe Willock dropping back to the bench. It would be the first Premier League start for the Italian for almost a year.

Kieran Trippier keeps his place in our Fans XI, with his set-piece delivery potentially vital today, while the in-form Harvey Barnes starts ahead of Jacob Murphy. Team news today will land at 11.15am and you can follow all the action in our live blog here.

Newcastle United fans XI to face Manchester City: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Gordon Isak.