Man City Overpowers Newcastle in FA Cup
Manchester City advanced in the FA Cup with a dominant 3-1 victory over Newcastle United. Omar Marmoush was the star, scoring twice to lead City past a Newcastle side that made four lineup changes in a bid to compete. The loss was a "sobering reminder" for Newcastle of the gap between them and the Premier League's [elite [2]](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/crl4d7wjd8wo).
This victory marked Manchester City's fourth win over Newcastle United in the 2025-2026 season, including a Premier League match and a two-legged League Cup semi-final. The result continues City's recent dominance in the fixture. Omar Marmoush has become a particular problem for Newcastle. The Egyptian forward has now scored seven goals in his last five appearances against the Magpies, meaning half of his 14 goals for Manchester City have come against them. The match at St. James' Park on March 7, 2026, saw a heavily rotated Manchester City side, with manager Pep Guardiola making ten changes from their previous match. Despite the changes, City controlled the game with 63% possession and an expected goals (xG) of 3.43 compared to Newcastle's 1.14. For Newcastle, the FA Cup exit narrows their path to silverware this season. Manager Eddie Howe admitted his side "ran out of gas" against the Premier League giants and now faces a crucial UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona. This win keeps Manchester City in contention for a potential "quadruple" (Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League). Their advancement to the FA Cup quarter-finals marks the eighth consecutive season they have reached this stage of the competition. Looking ahead, Manchester City will discover their next FA Cup opponent in the quarter-final draw on Monday, March 9th. Their packed schedule also includes a significant UEFA Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.
