After their draw with Juventus, Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini confirmed Pablo Zabaleta will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle.
The Argentina defender suffered a hamstring strain in the first-half against Juve which Mancini believes is serious enough to make sure he is not involved against the Magpies.
"It is a hamstring," said Mancini. "I do not believe it is serious but he won't play on Sunday."