Manchester City, who won the treble last season, are hoping to win the FA Cup for the second straight year. But the Citizens have a massive task tomorrow when they host Newcastle United in the quarterfinal of the FA Cup.
Man City, like previous seasons, are one of the favorites to win the league title this year. They stand in 3rd with just one point behind the table topper, Arsenal, following their 1-1 draw against Liverpool.
On the other hand, Newcastle United are not in their peak form as they were in the previous season. They have been very inconsistent throughout the season and now stand in 10th with 40 points. The Magpies are now desperate to bounce back following their dramatic defeat against Chelsea FC in their last encounter.
Stats & Facts
- The last time Man City met Newcastle United in the FA Cup was in the 2019-2020 season when Manchester City defeated the Magpies by a 2-0 margin to progress into the semifinal.
- Etihad Stadium has been a fortress for Manchester City against Newcastle United. They have won all their last nine games in a row against the Magpies across all competitions. Additionally, Newcastle lost 15 of their previous 16 meetings with the Citizens at Etihad Stadium in all competitions.
- The last time Newcastle won against Man City at Etihad was in 2014, securing a 2-0 win in the League Cup.
- Since losing to Wigan in the 2013-2014 season, Man City have successfully progressed from their last six quarterfinal games in the FA Cup.
- A win over the Magpies would see Man City becoming the first team in the FA Cup to secure the semifinal for the sixth successive season.
- Newcastle United have failed to secure the semifinal of the FA Cup since 2005.
Team News
Man City’s midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne has been struggling with injuries since the start of the season. Although he returned to the squad at the beginning of the month, he picked up another fresh injury in the match against Liverpool. As a result, De Bruyne will miss the rest of the games before the international break.
Goalkeeper Ederson also picked up a muscle injury during the 1-1 tie against Liverpool and will miss tomorrow’s game. However, Jack Grealish is finally ready to return after missing out three games for Man City through a groin injury.
As for Newcastle United, Anthony Gordon is in contention for tomorrow’s clash following his groin injury against Chelsea FC. But the Magpies will miss the service of Kieran Trippier, Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, and Joe White due to their respective issues.
Possible Lineup for Manchester City:
Ortega; Walker, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Bobb, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland
Possible Lineup for Newcastle United:
Dubravka; Livramento, Schar, Botman, Burn; Longstaff, Guimaraes, Willock; Murphy, Isak, Almiron
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Newcastle
Man City have always been ruthless at their home game. They will, surely, try to dominate the Magpies from the very first second. Meanwhile, Newcastle United are not in their best form, and they showed their defensive weakness in the match against Chelsea. Therefore, we expect Man City to win this match comfortably and secure the semifinal.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 1.23
Draw: 6.44
Newcastle: 11.12
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