Gordon should be full of confidence coming into this clash, having netted four goals during the week as Newcastle ran out 6-1 winners over Qarabag. He played up front in that clash and may take on that role again here, with Newcastle likely to be without Yoane Wissa for this clash.
It looks like Eddie Howe is now profiling Nick Woltemade as an attacking midfielder, he’s played there for the last few weeks after struggling in the central striker role despite a positive start to the campaign. Gordon has a strong record when it comes to finding the target, and the back of the net, against the elite sides in the Premier League. He’ll be on penalties for Newcastle as well, having netted two during the week in that four-goal haul.
Gordon should get plenty of space to run in behind here, City need all three points to keep the pressure on Arsenal, so I’d expect quite a bold approach from the home side. Gordon has had 34 shots across his 18 starts in the Premier League this season, working out to an average of 2.33 shots per 90. He’s averaging 0.75 shots on target per 90, though I think the confidence he’ll have from his midweek display can help to see a rise in that particular metric.