Christian Ribeiro makes his first league start for City in the glamour match with Newcastle United (kick-off 5.20pm).

The defender lines up alongside Louis Carey and Lewin Nyatanga as part of a back three in a 3-5-2 formation.

Paul Hartley, Marvin Elliott and Cole Skuse operate in midfield with Jamie McAllister and Bradley Orr the wing-backs.

Nicky Maynard and Danny Haynes line up in attack.

Liam Fontaine is ruled out through injury and Jamal Campbell-Ryce is suspended.

City: Gerken; Ribeiro, Carey, Nyatanga; Orr, Skuse, Hartley, Elliott, McAllister; Haynes, Maynard. Subs: Akinde, Clarkson, Henderson, Johnson, Maeirhofer, Sno, Sproule,

Newcastle United: Harper; Enrique, Coloccini, Hall, Simpson; Routledge, Nolan, Guthrie, Gutierrez; Best, Carroll. Subs: Taylor, Pancrate, Butt, Krul, Kadar, Ranger, Donaldson.

Referee: Mr A D'Urso.

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