Man City will be hoping to follow-up their 3-0 win over Stoke in the Premier League back in October when the pair meet again this Saturday lunchtime.

Newcastle have given Shay Given permission to discuss a potential move to Manchester City.

The Republic of Ireland international has been a target for City throughout the January window, and they appear to be closing on their man.

Joe Kinnear branded a £5million approach for Given as an ‘insult’ earlier in the week, with the keeper’s valuation expected to be closer to the £7million mark.

Man City will be hoping to follow-up their 3-0 win over Stoke in the Premier League back in October when the pair meet again this Saturday lunchtime.

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