Newcastle United fans are hoping they aren't on the receiving end of a thrashing after Eddie Howe unveiled his side to take on Manchester City.
The Magpies named just two out and out defenders in Jamal Lascelles and Ciaran Clark as they welcome Pep Guardiola's side to St. James' Park.
The visitors come into the tie on the back of thrashing Leeds United 7-0 and will be full of confidence this afternoon.
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Newcastle fans are not expecting to get a result this afternoon, but are encouraged they'll 'go out fighting.'
Here's what Newcastle fans have had to say on social media ahead of today's game:
@MicahelArma1997 said: "In all honesty everyone seems to forget the amount of mistakes Schar has also made. Swear the last three games he’s tried to skill past the opposition, lost the ball and nearly made us concede."
@SuperSchar tweeted: "I hate that Lewis got injured his been so good last couple games, I feel so unsafe with this back line. I hope we don’t get spanked like Leeds did…"
@Stephen26277 said: "Let's go for it!! We lose we go down fighting HWTL."
@Jack007bondnufc said: "Not pleased with the defence at all. Need Isaac to really stick with them. It’s going to be a tough tough game."
@ToonFan83 tweeted: "I would change Hayden to CB give him a run of games. He’s better on the ball than most of the current yet he’s not technically good enough to play in cm. He can never keep possession when opponents press him and that’s mandatory for a cm in the prem."
