The 18-year-old has been the pick of all the Newcastle players over the summer and with Yoan Gouffran thought to not be 100 per cent fit, Aarons may get a start against the champions Man City.
Alan Pardew: “We have produced one of our own in Rolando and he’s really excelled in pre-season.
“Our fans will love him, but we have to be careful we don’t push him too soon. He’s been a bonus."