Newcastle United welcomes Manchester City to St James’ Park tonight, looking to secure their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a significant midweek win.
Following a notable 2–1 victory over Manchester United on Wednesday, the Magpies enter the fifth round of the FA Cup with strong momentum. Manager Eddie Howe led the team through a tough match, where they played the entire second half with 10 men due to Jacob Ramsey’s red card. Historically, Newcastle has progressed in nine of their last 10 FA Cup fifth-round matches, and they aim for another win against City after previously beating them at home this season.
Newcastle United team news
Eddie Howe faces challenges due to injuries and a suspension. Jacob Ramsey is out tonight due to his ban from the last match. Howe will need to decide whether to start Will Osula, who scored a remarkable solo goal against Manchester United.
Harvey Barnes has been impressive in this tournament, netting five goals in seven home FA Cup appearances. The Magpies are still missing several key players, including Fabian Schär, Bruno Guimarães, and Lewis Miley.
Nick Pope will be in goal, backed by a defense that likely includes Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman. Midfield will likely feature Sandro Tonali and Joelinton, with Joe Willock bringing energy to the team.
Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes will provide width and may support either Nick Woltemade—who might return from illness—or Will Osula in the forward position. Notably, Barnes leads the team in FA Cup shots and chances created this season.
Newcastle United predicted lineup
Newcastle United Predicted XI (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
When will the match kick off?
This FA Cup match will be held at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 7 March 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Newcastle vs Manchester City?
In the UK, viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. The action will also be available for streaming on the discovery+ app.
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