St James’ Park will host an FA Cup match tonight as Newcastle United takes on Manchester City for the fifth time this season, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.
Newcastle comes into this match after a stunning performance midweek, where a last-minute goal from William Osula led to a thrilling 2–1 victory over Manchester United, despite playing the entire second half with 10 players. This win, following a contentious red card for Jacob Ramsey, was crucial to lift their spirits after a tough stretch of games.
Although Newcastle won against Manchester City in their first encounter back in November, they have faced challenges against them recently, including a semi-final defeat in the Carabao Cup and a league loss at the Etihad Stadium.
On the other hand, Manchester City visits the Northeast looking to bounce back from a frustrating 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest. That result, where they lost leads twice, puts City seven points behind league leaders Arsenal, making the FA Cup an important goal for the season.
City has been exceptional in the earlier rounds of the FA Cup, boasting a remarkable 23-match winning streak in the third, fourth, and fifth rounds with an aggregate score of 89–11. With a Champions League match against Real Madrid on the horizon, Guardiola may consider rotating his squad to maintain City’s winning momentum in the FA Cup.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City – Match details
- Date: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: St. James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Sam Barrott
- VAR: John Brooks
- Last Meeting: Manchester City 2–1 Newcastle (21 Feb 2026, Premier League)
Team News
Newcastle United
Newcastle will be without the suspended Jacob Ramsey due to his red card. Bruno Guimarães (hamstring), Fabian Schär (ankle), Emil Krafth (knee), and Lewis Miley (thigh) are also unavailable. Tino Livramento is unlikely to play as he continues his recovery.
Sandro Tonali is fit to play, and Nick Woltemade might return to the squad after being ill. Harvey Barnes, with five goal contributions in seven FA Cup home matches, is expected to play a key role.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola will miss Joško Gvardiol (tibial fracture) and Mateo Kovačić (ankle/heel). Nico O’Reilly is a slight doubt due to an ankle issue. With upcoming European matches, City might rotate players, with James Trafford, John Stones, and Rico Lewis likely to see action. Erling Haaland is ready to continue after playing 90 minutes midweek following a minor injury.
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Newcastle United
Newcastle has advanced from nine of their last 10 FA Cup fifth-round matches, including two previous wins over Manchester City. Their recent 2–1 victory against Manchester United ended a three-match losing streak at St James’ Park. Harvey Barnes leads Newcastle players in this season’s FA Cup for shots (8) and chances created (4).
Manchester City
City has secured 18 wins in their last 20 FA Cup games over the past four years, with their only losses occurring in the 2024 and 2025 finals. They have also benefited from three own goals this season, matching a Premier League record for a single campaign. Guardiola’s team is aiming to be the third to eliminate Newcastle from both domestic cups in one season.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
Manchester City Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Semenyo; Marmoush
How to Watch Newcastle United vs Manchester City?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, starting coverage at 19:00 GMT ahead of the 20:00 kick-off.
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