Newcastle vs Manchester City — FA Cup Result: Man City Win 3-1, Advance to Quarter-Finals
Manchester City eliminated Newcastle United from the FA Cup with a dominant 3-1 victory at St. James' Park on Saturday, March 7. Omar Marmoush scored twice in the second half to seal a comfortable win and send City through to the quarter-finals.
Full-Time Score: Newcastle 1-3 Manchester City
Manchester City continued its mastery of Newcastle United, earning a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at St. James' Park. This was City's fourth-straight win over Newcastle in under two months, having also beaten the Magpies in the Premier League and twice in the League Cup semi-final round.
Goal-by-Goal Breakdown
Harvey Barnes opened the scoring for Newcastle at the 18th minute, assisted by Sandro Tonali. Savinho equalized for Manchester City at the 39th minute before halftime. Omar Marmoush then struck twice — at the 47th and 65th minutes, both assisted by Matheus Nunes — to put the game beyond Newcastle's reach.
| Time | Goal | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 18' | Harvey Barnes | Newcastle United |
| 39' | Savinho | Manchester City |
| 47' | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City |
| 65' | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City |
Match Stats
| Stat | Newcastle | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 36.9% | 63.1% |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| Shot Attempts | 11 | 21 |
| Corner Kicks | 3 | 9 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
What This Means for Both Clubs
Manchester City remain alive for four trophies this season. Newcastle can now only claim silverware with a stunning run through the UEFA Champions League — they host Barcelona next week in the UCL Round of 16 first leg. City, meanwhile, head to Real Madrid in their own Champions League tie.
City have not lost since January 24, sit second in the Premier League with 60 points, and are battling Arsenal for the title. Newcastle is having an inconsistent season, winning one match and losing the next.
FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw — What's Next
Manchester City will now wait to discover their FA Cup quarter-final opponent after advancing through at St. James' Park.
| Region | Where to Watch FA Cup |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN+, fuboTV |
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV |