The date of the match between Manchester City and Newcastle United in the English League Cup and the most prominent statements of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola

We are looking forward to a heavyweight encounter between Newcastle United and Manchester City in the English League Cup on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023. The match will kick off at 10:00 PM Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, 11:00 PM Abu Dhabi time, and 8:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time.

Haaland's celebration of one of the goals - Source: Al-Bayan newspaper

The result of the last encounter between these two teams, which took place on August 19th, 2023, in the Premier League, was a 1-0 victory for Manchester City.

The Spanish coach of the Sky Blues, Pep Guardiola, confirmed that all the players are fighting to win all the titles this season. Guardiola stated in the press conference before the League Cup match against Newcastle: “All the players are extremely happy to play matches, win them, and continue fighting for trophies,” adding that the players are eager to achieve the historic treble again this season.

PEP 💬 Kalvin [Phillips] will start. Jack [Grealish] is much better and Mateo [Kovacic] is as well… they're going to play minutes. pic.twitter.com/pvSKrB8Yt4

— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 26, 2023

Guardiola also talked about the situation of some players, saying: “Phil Foden will start that match,” and adding that players like “Grealish and Mateo Kovacic” are in good condition and it is possible for them to get some minutes in that match against Newcastle.