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Live updates as Newcastle take on Man City in the FA Cup.
That’s all from us here at St. James’ Park this evening. Stay tuned for more live blog action in the future. All the best!
Pep Guardiola has just spoken to the media following his side’s impressive win at St. James’ Park. Here are some of the key quotes:
On the win: “It’s the best game we’ve played against Newcastle here.”
On his FA Cup record: “I remember the two losses in the finals.”
On previous defeats: “I congratulated United and Palace.”
On the recent response: “The game against Forest was disappointing so I’m really pleased.”
On Marmoush: “He’s a top striker.”
On Marmoush’s quality: “His second goal is his biggest quality.”
On Marmoush’s development: “He has to improve a little bit in the spaces.”
On rotating the team: “When you have the squad I have, I have to do it. Everybody has to play.”
On fixture congestion: “The fatigue last game and then Madrid and then West Ham – everyone has to be involved.”
On the feeling after the performance: “It’s one of the best feelings.”
On Nathan Aké: “The performance from Aké – how reliable he is.”
On missed chances: “We missed too many easy chances and we have to improve that.”
On finishing: “We have to finish better.”
Eddie Howe has just spoken to the media following Newcastle’s 1-3 defeat at home to Manchester City. Here are the key quotes:
On the defeat: “We were beaten by the better team.”
On the second half: “A tough 45 minutes at the end.”
On the opposition’s level: “They’ve been the best team we’ve continually faced.”
On the season’s focus: “All energy and focus goes onto Tuesday.”
On the immediate target: “I’m looking to beat Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.”
On the fans: “The supporters were incredible during that second half.”
On the club: “This is a really unique football club full of incredible people.”
On the midfield issues: “For any of our midfielders today it was difficult.”
On Woltemade: “He’ll play a lot better than that.”
On the opposition’s style: “As soon as you make a technical mistake against them you don’t see the ball for ages.”
On City’s evolution: “They’re evolving into a different version of themselves than they’ve been before.”
On squad fitness: “We’re in a cycle where we need to get players back fit.”
On Osula: “I thought there was a lot of positives in his performance.”
On managing the squad: “We’re trying to win but also trying to keep players fit.”
On the upcoming European match: “For obvious reasons it’s a massive game in our history.”
On the challenge ahead: “We need to try and find some energy somewhere.”
Eddie Howe has just spoken to the media following Newcastle’s 1-3 defeat at home to Manchester City. Here are the key quotes:
On the defeat: “We were beaten by the better team.”
On the second half: “A tough 45 minutes at the end.”
On the opposition’s level: “They’ve been the best team we’ve continually faced.”
On the season’s focus: “All energy and focus goes onto Tuesday.”
On the immediate target: “I’m looking to beat Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.”
On the fans: “The supporters were incredible during that second half.”
On the club: “This is a really unique football club full of incredible people.”
On the midfield issues: “For any of our midfielders today it was difficult.”
On Woltemade: “He’ll play a lot better than that.”
On the opposition’s style: “As soon as you make a technical mistake against them you don’t see the ball for ages.”
On City’s evolution: “They’re evolving into a different version of themselves than they’ve been before.”
On squad fitness: “We’re in a cycle where we need to get players back fit.”
On Osula: “I thought there was a lot of positives in his performance.”
On managing the squad: “We’re trying to win but also trying to keep players fit.”
On the upcoming European match: “For obvious reasons it’s a massive game in our history.”
On the challenge ahead: “We need to try and find some energy somewhere.”
“He’s a top striker, the finishing. Especially his second goal, our third, is his biggest quality.
“He has to improve a little bit in small spaces and his first control but he made a fantastic game and he deserved it. So happy and thrilled for him.”
Man City boss Pep Guardiola@ “This is the best performance we have played in this stadium since my decade here. That is consistency and that is why I am proud.”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to TNT Sports: “Good start from us, really good for half an hour. Probably two things happened we couldn’t sustain our start in terms of energy but they also played really well. We just have to accept that.
“I felt we maybe ran out of gas, certainly in the second half but also towards the end of the first half. You have to say they were a very good side. We needed the ball to try and generate pressure but we couldn’t get enough of it.”
And City go marching on to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, beating Newcastle for the fourth time this season. The hosts took the lead through Harvey Barnes in the 18th minute, before Savinho restored parity 21 minutes later with one of the most bizzare equalisers you are likely to see. An invigorated City side emerged after half time, with Omar Marmoush firing the visitors ahead within two minutes of the restart. Marmoush quickly became the stuff of Newcastle nightmares, as his outside of the box effort in the 65th minute sailed past Ramsdale to send City on their way and condemn Newcastle to another cup exit. It’s another disappointing result for Eddie Howe and his side, who welcome Barcelona to St. James’ Park on Tuesday evening. Stay tuned for both Eddie Howe and Pep Guardiola’s post-match reactions here.
Newcastle have a free kick inches outside of the penalty area. Tonali will be looking to send one into the flurry of Newcastle big men in the City penalty area here.
Reijnders to take.
Khusanov wins a free kick in the centre circle.
OFF: Hall
ON: Livramento
OFF: Doku, Savinho
ON: Foden, Cherki
Joelinton is shown a yellow card for putting a swift end to the City fastbreak.
The hosts could really do with something going their way here.
OFF: Marmoush
ON: Semenyo
OFF: Woltemade
ON: Gordon
And City have one foot in the next round. It’s that man Omar Marmoush again. Picking the ball up on the edge of the box, the City forward takes one touch to shift it onto his right foot and fire one goalwards. Ramsdale had no chance, and could only stand and watch as Marmoush’s effort nestled in the side netting. Newcastle have a mountain to climb now.
OFF: Elanga, Osula, Trippier
ON: Joelinton, Wissa, Burn
And Newcastle get away with one there. Ramsdale saves Marmoush’s outside of the box effort, with Reijnders being the first to meet the rebound. Reijnders initial shot looks to be going wide, but Hall’s interception sees the effort narrowly roll past the post.
Newcastle win a free kick in the offensive half. Tonali to deliver.
Newcastle win a free kick in the defensive half.
And Manchester City take the lead courtesy of Marmoush within two minutes of the restart. Nunes’ across-goal ball makes its way through the Newcastle defence to Omar Marmoush, who only has to take a touch and emphatically strike it into an open net. It’s an all too similar story to City’s equaliser, and the visitors take the lead.
Manchester City get us back underway here at St. James’ Park.
And it’s all to play for in the second half here at St. James’ Park.
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