A backlash is Bru-ing

PUNT Kevin De Bruyne to be calling the Toon at the Etihad this afternoon.

Newcastle’s trip to Manchester City (4.30pm) is a free hit for Eddie Howe’s boys – and judged on their efforts last time out against Liverpool we can expect them to have a go.

But it’s no accident that they are W0 D1 L9 against the Big Six, leaking nearly three goals a pop – and care-free ambition could cue a long grim afternoon.

De Bruyne (above) had a grim but relatively short night of it at Real Madrid on Wednesday. The 13/8 (Paddy) ‘De Bruyne anytime scorer’ is no disgrace if he starts.

Disgraceful stuff from former Scotland U18 international David

Moyes in midweek – justly red-carded for missing an open bawboy from a yard away when, by Moyes own frank admission, the wee **** e had served it up so braw for the volley.

West Ham’s trip to Norwich (2pm) looks iffy – but if birthday boy Mark Noble starts, the 11/2 (Bet365) ‘anytime’ is braw for an Irons pen taker.