Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that three Manchester City players have been passed fit to face Newcastle United but five are ruled out through injury.

Andre Ayew is on the brink of signing for Swansea and becoming the latest player where the Welsh club has outbid Newcastle United.

As Wilfried Bony acquires new neighbours, Andy Mc wonders if Newcastle’s players are in their comfort zone.

John Carver has declared that ‘Williamson v Bony should be a good competition’ on Saturday at the Etihad.

Ahead of Saturday’s match, Wilfried Bony has talked of Newcastle United’s strong defence…

A candidate that almost entirely fits this bill is Frank de Boer, currently Head Coach of Ajax, and used to being responsible to a Technical Direction team.

Over in France, Footmercato have reported a Newcastle approach for Bafetimbi Gomis, with the player’s representatives saying he wants to leave Swansea.

After his part in Ivory Coast’s exit from the World Cup, Cheick Tiote and teammates took a major step today towards African Cup of Nations qualification.

Swansea and Everton are investing the extra TV money in the team, Newcastle aren’t – go figure!

Bafetimbi Gomis has agreed terms with Swansea and is expected to complete a medical today, with a suggestion he will partner Bony rather than replace him.