Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James' Park. Omar Marmoush scored twice to secure the win after Harvey Barnes gave the hosts an early lead. The result leaves Newcastle's trophy hopes reliant on the Champions League.
Manchester City moved into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after defeating Newcastle United 3-1 in the fifth round at St James' Park on March 7, 2026. The match marked the fifth meeting between the teams this season, following Newcastle's 2-1 Premier League win at home, a 2-1 loss away, and City's 5-1 aggregate victory in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Newcastle took the lead in the 18th minute through Harvey Barnes, who finished a throughball from Sandro Tonali into the far corner past James Trafford. The goal came after an early period of control for the hosts, including chances from William Osula and Malick Thiaw.
City, who made 10 changes from their midweek Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest, responded strongly. Savinho equalized just before halftime when a low cross from Jeremy Doku deflected off him and rolled past Aaron Ramsdale. In the second half, Marmoush converted a close-range pull-back from Matheus Nunes to put City ahead. He then added a second with a powerful strike from outside the box, bringing his tally to seven goals in five appearances against Newcastle.
The visitors dominated possession and created further opportunities, with Tijjani Reijnders and Nico O’Reilly going close. Newcastle, fatigued from playing with 10 men in their recent win over Manchester United, struggled to mount a comeback.
Both teams now prepare for Champions League last-16 ties: Newcastle host Barcelona on Tuesday, while City travel to Real Madrid on Wednesday. City remain in contention for a quadruple despite trailing Arsenal by seven points in the Premier League.
Newcastle lineup: Ramsdale; Trippier (c), Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Tonali, Willock; Elanga, Woltemade, Barnes; Osula.
Manchester City lineup: Trafford; Nunes, Khusanov, Stones (c), Ake; Nico, Reijnders, O’Reilly; Savinho, Doku, Marmoush.
(Erling Haaland was absent from City's squad.)
