FA Cup Showdown: Manchester City Edge Newcastle in Tight Clash

England FA Cup  -  Newcastle United VS Manchester City
Match Time:08-03-2026 04:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Newcastle United and Manchester City will meet for the fifth time this season in the FA Cup fifth round. The Magpies have had mixed results at St James’ Park, winning 2–1 in the league but losing 2–0 in the EFL Cup semi-final first leg.

Team Analysis:
Newcastle United snapped a three-game home losing streak with a dramatic 2–1 win over Manchester United, keeping their hopes for European qualification alive. Manchester City, meanwhile, drew 2–2 with Nottingham Forest and face a tough FA Cup fifth-round clash against the Magpies, despite a dominant recent record in the competition.

Player Situation:
Newcastle United face several absences with Ramsey suspended and multiple key players injured, while fitness assessments will decide the starting lineup, including Harvey Barnes and Sandro Tonali. Manchester City also deal with injuries to Gvardiol and Kovacic, and Pep Guardiola may rotate his squad ahead of next week’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid.

Result Prediction:
Both Newcastle and Manchester City aim to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, with team selection likely influenced by upcoming fixtures. A competitive and entertaining match is expected, with City narrowly favored to edge Newcastle for the fourth time in 2026.

Predicted Result: Newcastle United 1-2 Manchester City.