The Norway striker has missed the past eight games in all competitions, though he's still the co-leading scorer in the league with 14 goals.
Haaland hasn't played since a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa on December 6. City manager Pep Guardiola has described the injury as a "bone stress reaction" and said the timeline for a return was "week by week."
On Friday, Guardiola didn't offer any update after confirming that Haaland and defender John Stones, who has an ankle injury, won't suit up against Newcastle.
"Erling is out and John is out," the manager said.
The 23-year-old Haaland, who has returned to training, has also scored five goals in Champions League play this campaign.
Playmaking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is set for more minutes on Saturday, possibly as a starter for the defending champions as they look to pull within two points of league leaders Liverpool.
The Belgium international returned from a hamstring injury on Sunday as a second-half substitute in City's 5-0 win over Huddersfield in the FA Cup. Right on cue, De Bruyne provided an assist for Jeremy Doku's goal.
Guardiola said the midfielder looks "really good, dynamic" and indicated he's ready to start.
Jack Grealish was expected back in training Friday after an illness.
The team will head to Abu Dhabi after the match at St James' Park for some warm-weather training ahead of their next game — at Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham on January 26 in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
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