It’s time for a dose of actuality at Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis delivered it with one other humbling FA Cup victory.
Metropolis have performed Newcastle 5 instances this season and gained 4 of them, knocking Eddie Howe’s facet out of each home cup competitions within the course of.
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They outclassed and outplayed Newcastle and made it look straightforward by profitable this FA Cup fifth-round tie with what amounted to a crew of second-string gamers – rotated in so Pep Guardiola might maintain his greatest stars recent for the Champions League tie in opposition to Actual Madrid on Wednesday.
There are ranges to soccer and Metropolis are working on a totally completely different one than Newcastle. Regardless of the excitable discuss from Newcastle United’s boardroom lately about changing into one of many world’s greatest golf equipment by 2030 – competing often for home and European titles – it seems delusional in the mean time.
Metropolis had been much better than Newcastle after they knocked them out of the FA Cup in 2020, they had been far stronger after they knocked them out once more in 2024 and so they stay so in 2026.
Newcastle have closed the hole a little bit below Howe and their Saudi Arabian house owners, however it stays a gulf; an apparently unbridgeable chasm given the monetary, as nicely soccer may, of the Metropolis Soccer Group.
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When you might have been outclassed by one crew 4 instances in the identical season it’s in all probability time to cease speaking about changing them on the high of the Premier League in simply 4 years time.
Regardless of falling behind within the first half, Metropolis moved by the gears and toyed with Newcastle after equalising by Savinho. The second half was one-way visitors and Metropolis’s dominance of this competitors stays vice-like.
They’ve reached the semi finals in each season since 2018 and within the final 4 years, they’ve gained 18 of their 20 FA Cup video games, with each defeats coming within the remaining. It’s not like something we now have seen earlier than.
Full report back to comply with…
10:29pm
Guardiola is brimming with satisfaction
We performed so good! The primary 20 minutes, all the time on this stadium, all the time occurs… however after, after we instructed them, make the sequences of passes, and particularly Savio and Jeremy [Doku] had been so decisive.
The very best efficiency we now have performed on this stadium in our time collectively right here. Actually, actually good.
10:27pm
Marmoush loves taking part in in opposition to Newcastle
10:19pm
Stones outlines Man Metropolis’s ambitions for the rest of the season
There are such a lot of large video games arising now, everybody goes to have to drag their weight.
We’ve achieved that so nicely through the years – excessive strain moments, large video games we’ve provide you with the products. It’s one other likelihood for us to do this. Retaining setting the requirements for ourselves.
10:04pm
Marmoush praises the collective Man Metropolis efficiency
Superb efficiency. We confirmed our mentality and fervour on the pitch and for that we’re very blissful to go to the following spherical.
I’m very blissful to assist the crew with the objectives and we maintain going.
10:00pm
FT: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Man Metropolis e-book their place within the FA Cup quarter-finals because of a convincing 3-1 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park.
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After Barnes’ opener within the 18th minute, it was one-way visitors, with Metropolis dominating proceedings. The guests levelled earlier than half-time by Savinho’s instinctive end, earlier than Marmoush’s double put the sport fully out of Newcastle’s attain.
The house facet had been aggressive, however Metropolis’s technical prowess and attacking high quality prevailed and they are going to be within the quarter-final draw on Monday alongside Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Each Newcastle and Metropolis can look forward to blockbuster Champions League motion subsequent week, with Barcelona and Actual Madrid ready.
Guardiola salutes the Man Metropolis followers who’ve made the lengthy journey as much as Newcastle – Scott Heppell/Reuters
09:53pm
90+2 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Semenyo slices by the Newcastle defence and slides a ball throughout the six-yard field, however no one in a sky blue shirt is there to satisfy it.
09:49pm
90 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Finish-product and attacking menace have been missing for Newcastle. You possibly can’t fault their effort, however Metropolis’s unerring high quality has overwhelmed the house facet.
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Tonali’s low free kick is cleared by Metropolis, earlier than Gordon floats an inaccurate cross straight into Trafford’s grasp.
There shall be 5 minutes of added time as Wissa picks up a late yellow card for a visit.
09:46pm
87 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Cherki is laughing as he determinedly virtually bundles his approach by the entire Newcastle crew, earlier than Ake’s eventual shot is blocked.
Total, Guardiola shall be delighted together with his facet’s efficiency if the scoreline stays like this.
09:44pm
83 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Man Metropolis are in cruise management. A Newcastle aim would massively shake the ultimate couple of minutes up, however it doesn’t seem like taking place.
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Since Newcastle’s opener, Metropolis have been vastly superior and look set to reach in Madrid on Wednesday brimming with confidence.
09:40pm
80 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
There are cheers from the house crowd as Livramento returns to motion after a prolonged damage, changing Corridor.
Foden and Cherki are on for Metropolis as Guardiola withdraws Doku and Savinho.
09:37pm
76 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
It’s additionally vital to say that each golf equipment shall be in Champions League motion subsequent week. Newcastle host Barcelona on Tuesday, whereas Man Metropolis are away at Actual Madrid on Wednesday.
09:32pm
73 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Marmoush receives an enormous embrace from Guardiola after his second half double has put Man Metropolis right into a commanding lead. He gained’t get a hat-trick this night, however Marmoush has undoubtedly stamped his authority on this recreation. Semenyo is on as his alternative.
09:31pm
70 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Woltemade has been ineffective and he’s taken off for Gordon. There may be additionally exercise on the Metropolis bench as Semenyo prepares to return on. That’s the very last thing that Newcastle will need to see.
09:29pm
70 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 3
Gordon seems to be taking off his tracksuit as he prepares to enter the motion. Newcastle are determined for a spark. Can Gordon present it?
09:28pm
Marmoush is having fun with himself
The Egyptian ahead is loving life within the second half. Each time Man Metropolis get close to Newcastle’s aim, they seem like scoring.
Marmoush wheels away in delight after netting Man Metropolis’s third aim – George Wooden/Getty Picture
09:25pm
GOALLL! Marmoush grabs his second with a particular strike
Marmoush was nameless within the first 45 minutes, however has been in scintillating kind within the second. Nunes drives ahead and tees up Marmoush, who takes a contact, earlier than ripping a venomous shot into the highest nook.
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That has fully silenced St James’ Park. Newcastle are hanging on and are getting overrun by fixed Man Metropolis strain.
09:22pm
62 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 2
Howe has seen sufficient and the Newcastle supervisor has ordered a triple change. Elanga, Osula and Trippier are off, with Joelinton, Wissa and Burn getting into the motion.
Can these modifications inject some vitality into this weary Newcastle crew?
09:19pm
60 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 2
There isn’t any want for Guardiola to conflict with the officers. Man Metropolis are firmly in management and their present benefit seems unassailable.
Marmoush fires an effort at aim, which is batted away by Ramsdale. Reijnders reacts quickest and volleys a rebound that was heading broad. However, Corridor nonetheless rushes again to clear and Newcastle survive.
09:16pm
Guardiola’s ardour is boiling over the sting
I hope someone has acquired an image of that. Guardiola has simply squared as much as the fourth official, eyes bulging, veins throbbing in his brow. He had simply been proven a yellow card for protesting a call, throwing his coat off in disgust. He wants to sit back out. Metropolis are in command of this cup tie.
09:15pm
Marmoush makes no mistake from shut vary
Marmoush channelled the predatory instincts of Haaland, earlier than powering Metropolis into the lead from contained in the six-yard field.
Marmoush places Man Metropolis forward for the primary time within the cup tie – Scott Heppell/Reuters
09:10pm
50 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 2
Man Metropolis have fully dominated the final 20 minutes of this recreation. Guardiola is clapping each Savinho motion. You possibly can hear the priority from the Newcastle followers, who audibly gasp each time Metropolis flood ahead.
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How lengthy will Howe wait earlier than turning to his bench to change the sport’s momentum?
09:07pm
GOALLL! Man Metropolis flip it round and Marmoush smashes in
Man Metropolis have made an electrical begin to this second half and as soon as once more, Savinho causes so many issues. He’s overlapped by Nunes, who flashes a cross into the field.
It finds Marmoush on the again submit and he thunders a close-range effort into the roof of the online, giving Ramsdale no likelihood.
09:03pm
We’re again for the second half
Each side are unchanged on the break. It’s been such an enthralling cup tie to date.
08:57pm
One of many strangest objectives of the season
Savinho’s first FA Cup aim in his profession got here in baffling circumstances as he stands nonetheless, earlier than knocking Doku’s cross into an unguarded web together with his shin. It was so informal from Savinho, whose been Man Metropolis’s standout performer within the first half.
Savinho equalises for Man Metropolis with such a weird aim – Ian Hodgson/AP
08:53pm
HT: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 1
Newcastle shall be glad to listen to the whistle with Man Metropolis ending the half because the a lot stronger facet. The match began on a distinct word, with the house facet making use of all of the early strain, earlier than deservedly opening the scoring by Barnes’ composed end.
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Man Metropolis grew into the competition with Reijnders, Doku and Savinho on the centre of their most promising attacking moments. Finally, their newfound dominance prevailed within the thirty ninth minute as Doku’s cross was unusually directed into the online by Savinho to stage the rating.
A draw is a good reflection of the sport to date, however Newcastle have to be cautious as Man Metropolis’s confidence is clearly rising.
08:44pm
42 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 1
Metropolis are purring now and Savinho is ripping by Newcastle. Firstly, he tees up Reijnders, who drills a one-on-one effort broad.
Moments later, Ramsdale foolishly concedes possession and the ball breaks to O’Reilly and he has an opportunity to shoot, however with the aim gaping he delays, and Newcastle rush again to sort out him.
08:41pm
GOALLL! Metropolis strike again by a weird aim
Doku escapes Trippier’s consideration and fizzes a low, pushed cross into the field. It evades Marmoush and a Newcastle defender, who’re each difficult for it on the close to submit.
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Savinho is ready on the again stick, and he permits the ball to only hit his shin, earlier than it squirms over the road.
08:39pm
36 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 0
O’Reilly has seemed busy and he’s ready to affect the sport. The teenager missed the match in opposition to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, however netted each objectives in Man Metropolis’s 2-1 win over Newcastle two weeks in the past.
08:36pm
34 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 0
Out of nothing, Doku springs into motion and glides into Newcastle’s penalty space. He makes an attempt to string a move by to Reijnders, who’s making a run from deep midfield.
Nonetheless, he can’t fairly get contact on the move and the chance goes begging. However, that was a lot better from Metropolis.
08:33pm
31 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 0
The following time that Savinho runs at Corridor, the Newcastle man defends excellently and retrieves possession from the Man Metropolis winger.
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Burn’s heat up has appeared to choose up tempo on the sidelines, however its unclear whether or not there are any damage points for a present Newcastle participant.
08:30pm
29 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 0
Man Metropolis have been alarmingly flimsy in these early phases, however Savinho bursts into life, flying previous Corridor.
Savinho reaches the byline, nevertheless, Ramsdale closes down the angle and makes a powerful save at his close to submit. That was Metropolis’s greatest second of the match to date.
08:26pm
Barnes is again amongst the objectives
The winger now has 13 objectives in all competitions this season and unveils his trademark celebration.
Barnes celebrates Newcastle’s opener – Scott Heppell/Reuters
08:23pm
21 minutes: Newcastle 1 Man Metropolis 0
Man Metropolis haven’t been on the races to date. They merely can’t match Newcastle’s vitality and depth. You can not argue with the hosts’ lead.
08:20pm
GOALLL! Barnes nets a deserved opener for Newcastle
Tonali is pulling strings in the course of the park and threads a pinpoint move by to Barnes, who races in on aim.
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From the angle, he curls a strong effort into the highest nook and Trafford has no likelihood.
It’s Barnes’ first aim in ten video games and Newcastle’s quick begin is rewarded.
08:17pm
quarter-hour: Newcastle 0 Man Metropolis 0
Newcastle have made a promising begin and have utilized all of the early strain.
Newcastle have seemed assured within the early phases – George Wooden/Getty Pictures
08:13pm
11 minutes: Newcastle 0 Man Metropolis 0
Tonali unleashes the speedy Osula past the Man Metropolis defence. He outpaces Stones, however the Englishman and Khusanov crowd him out and cease Barnes latching on it.
Trafford flaps a nook and Woltemade nods in the direction of aim. Gonzalez is alert to the hazard and heroically clears Woltemade’s effort off the road. It’s been an ideal begin for the hosts. In the meantime, the guests look rattled.
08:10pm
9 minutes: Newcastle 0 Man Metropolis 0
Woltemade has only one aim in his final 18 video games for Newcastle in all competitions. The German, Elanga and Osula appear to be interchanging in a fluid frontline.
Woltemade is seeking to rediscover his goalscoring kind for Newcastle – Scott Heppell/Reuters
08:08pm
6 minutes: Newcastle 0 Man Metropolis 0
Marmoush, Doku and Savinho have all performed bit-part roles this season, however they’ve the highlight this night. All three begin for Man Metropolis and shall be anticipated to ship within the absence of Guardiola’s most well-liked attackers.
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It’s additionally a large night time for Newcastle’s ahead line. Osula has barely been given a glance in, whereas Woltemade and Elanga have struggled to make an affect since becoming a member of in the summertime.
08:04pm
3 minutes: Newcastle 0 Man Metropolis 0
Newcastle are on the entrance foot within the early minutes and have already launched a troublesome throw in and nook into the field, however VAR is checking for a potential Man Metropolis penalty as Reijnders shoots broad, earlier than he’s worn out by Thiaw. VAR doesn’t overturn the unique resolution and play resumes with a Newcastle aim kick.
08:01pm
Kick-off
We’re below approach for the fifth assembly within the third completely different competitors between Newcastle and Man Metropolis this season.
07:57pm
The gamers are strolling out
The groups are prepared and the Newcastle followers are in full voice. When it’s rocking and Newcastle are at it, St James’ Park may be one of many loudest and most intimidating venues for the opposition.
07:55pm
Semenyo ready within the wings
Since his big-money transfer from Bournemouth to Man Metropolis in January, Semenyo has seven objectives in his first 12 video games for his new membership in all competitions.
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With no Haaland within the squad, Semenyo stands out as Metropolis’s most harmful attacker and he shall be raring to return on and affect the sport to proceed his spectacular kind.
Semenyo has been in scintillating kind for his new membership – Scott Heppell/Reuters
07:48pm
Man Metropolis’s shot at redemption?
Regardless of all their latest success, the FA Cup has painfully slipped by Man Metropolis’s grasp within the earlier two seasons.
Remaining defeats in opposition to Man Utd and Crystal Palace had been robust to simply accept. Final marketing campaign was particularly scarring because it ensured Metropolis had a trophyless season.
Guardiola screams at his gamers throughout Man Metropolis’s 1-0 loss in opposition to Crystal Palace within the 2025 FA Cup remaining
07:42pm
When is the quarter-final draw?
It will likely be held on the London Stadium forward of the final fifth-round tie between West Ham and Brentford on Monday night. The query is, which of those two giants shall be within the hat?
07:41pm
Different upcoming FA Cup fixtures
Sunday eighth March
Fulham vs Southampton (12:00 pm)
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Port Vale vs Sunderland (1:30 pm)
Leeds United vs Norwich Metropolis (4:30 pm)
Monday ninth March
West Ham United vs Brentford (8:00 pm)
07:40pm
Joe Hart is in attendance
Former Man Metropolis goalkeeper Hart, who was infamously dropped by Guardiola upon his arrival to England, shares a joke with Donnarumma.
New meets previous as Hart and Donnarumma share a pleasant joke – George Wooden/Getty Pictures
07:36pm
Newcastle are out on the pitch
Ramsdale is making back-to-back begins and retains his place forward of Pope.
Aaron Ramsdale seems on throughout the heat up – Craig Brough/Reuters
07:29pm
Who’s already by to the quarters?
On Friday night, Liverpool booked their place within the final eight, courtesy of a convincing 3-1 victory over Wolves.
Earlier on Saturday, Arsenal squeezed previous League One facet Mansfield City, profitable 2-1.
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In the meantime, in Wales, Wrexham and Chelsea are taking part in out a pulsating 2-2 draw that may very well be heading for extra-time.
07:28pm
How did they attain this stage?
Newcastle have twice overwhelmed top-flight opposition to achieve the FA Cup fifth spherical, overcoming Bournemouth on penalties following a 3-3 draw and profitable 3-1 in opposition to Aston Villa.
Man Metropolis have had a much less testing path to this stage, smashing Exeter Metropolis 10-1, earlier than squeezing previous Salford Metropolis within the earlier spherical.
07:25pm
Man Metropolis have clear FA Cup pedigree
Manchester Metropolis’s document within the FA Cup is scary. They’ve reached a minimum of the semi finals, yearly, since 2018 and have gained 18 out of 20 video games over the course of the final 4 seasons.
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These two defeats each got here within the remaining to Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
The actually scary factor is, it isn’t even one of many essential priorities initially of the season with the Premier League and Champions League the primary targets.
Historical past is just not in Newcastle’s favour. They’ve been knocked out of the FA Cup by Metropolis in 2020 and 2024. They’ve additionally already misplaced to Pep Guardiola’s facet within the Carabao Cup semi remaining ths season, overwhelmed comfortably in each legs.
Maybe that’s the reason supervisor Eddie Howe has made so many modifications to the beginning XI, with Nick Woltemade beginning in his new midfield position, Harvey Barnes picked forward of Anthony Gordon on the correct wing and Joe Willock changing Joelinton within the centre of midfield. Dan Burn additionally drops right down to the bench, with Sven Botman coming in, whereas Will Osula is rewarded for his match-winning cameo in opposition to Manchester United as he begins up entrance as a substitute of each Woltemade and £55m summer season signing Yoane Wissa.
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Nonetheless, earlier than anybody of a black and white persuasion provides this up as a misplaced trigger, Guardiola has signalled his priorities too, making ten modifications to the crew that drew in opposition to Nottingham Forest in midweek. Erling Haaland has not even travelled to the North East forward of the Champions League conflict with Actual Madrid subsequent week.
07:23pm
Almost a totally completely different Man Metropolis line-up
Amid Man Metropolis’s extremely hectic schedule, Guardiola has dipped into his deep squad and made ten modifications.
Nunes is the fortunate participant to maintain his place, with begins additionally handed to the likes of Trafford, Stones, Reijnders, O’Reilly, Doku, and Marmoush.
07:20pm
Woltemade and Osula come right into a revamped frontline
Osula scored a sensational late winner in opposition to Man Utd on Wednesday night, and he’s rewarded for his attacking endeavours with a begin. Woltemade additionally begins from the outset as he returns from sickness.
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Ramsey is suspended after his pink card and is changed by Willock. The ultimate swap arrives in defence, with Botman getting the nod forward of Burn.
07:15pm
Man Metropolis crew information: Guardiola orders 10 modifications and Haaland is absent from the squad
Beginning XI: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Stones, Ake, Gonzalez, Reijnders, O’Reilly, Savinho, Doku, Marmoush.
Subs: Donnarumma, Dias, Cherki, Guehi, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Ait-Nouri, Semenyo, Foden.
07:11pm
Newcastle crew information: Howe makes 4 alterations as Woltemade begins
Beginning XI: Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Corridor, Tonali, Willock, Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes, Osula.
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Subs: Pope, Joelinton, Wissa, Gordon, Livramento, J Murphy, Burn, A Murphy, Neave.
07:06pm
An thrilling all-Premier League recreation within the FA Cup awaits us
Good night and welcome to our reside FA Cup protection of this mouthwatering FA Cup fifth spherical tie between Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis at St James’ Park.
Earlier than Wednesday night time’s conflict between Newcastle and Manchester United, the house facet had been on a worrying run of 5 losses in six Premier League video games. Nonetheless, regardless of happening to 10 males within the first half, Eddie Howe’s males produced a defiant efficiency and fought again to earn an unbelievable 2-1 victory, because of Anthony Gordon’s penalty and William Osula’s last-gasp stunner.
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However, consistency has eluded Newcastle all season and so they sit twelfth within the Premier League. Final marketing campaign,, Newcastle ended their 70-year watch for a home trophy as they beat Liverpool within the 2025 Carabao Cup remaining. The followers are aware of that profitable feeling and so they’ll need to obtain the identical feat within the FA Cup.
Man Metropolis’s title ambitions took a significant hit in midweek as a result of a irritating 2-2 draw with relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest. Arsenal beat Brighton on the identical night to maneuver seven factors clear on the summit of the Premier League. Man Metropolis are competing on 4 fronts and there’s no room for error, and Guardiola will view the FA Cup as one other clear likelihood so as to add one other trophy to his glittering cupboard.
The Catalan boss has already gained the FA Cup twice with Man Metropolis, however has has been a overwhelmed finalist within the earlier two finals. Man Metropolis have gained their final three video games in opposition to Newcastle, together with each legs of their latest Carabao Cup semi-final in addition to a Premier League match only a fortnight in the past.