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Manchester City beats Newcastle 3-1 in FA Cup

Key Points
  • Manchester City won 3-1 against Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round.
  • Erling Haaland was absent, reportedly rested for a Champions League match.
  • Omar Marmoush scored two goals for Manchester City.

Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 3-1 at St. James Park in Newcastle, England, in the fourth round of the FA Cup. The victory advances Manchester City to the quarterfinals.

Erling Haaland was absent from the match for the second time in three games, reportedly as a precautionary measure by manager Pep Guardiola to rest him for an upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid. Omar Marmoush scored two goals for Manchester City, with Savinho also scoring. Newcastle's Harvey Barnes scored the opening goal.

Swedish player Anthony Elanga started for Newcastle but was substituted after about an hour.

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