Newcastle United will be hoping to pull off an FA Cup upset when they welcome Manchester City to St James’ Park for Sunday’s quarter final clash.
The Magpies are taking part in this stage of the competition for the first time since 2005, when they were knocked out in the semi-finals against Manchester United.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Latest Odds
Having recorded a surprise 2-1 win in their last home match against this opposition last season, they are available at 12/1 (13.00) with bet365 to spring another shock by coming out on top here.
Pep Guardiola’s men saw their faint title chances ended by a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Thursday, but they are clear 1/6 (1.17) favourites to stay in the hunt for more silverware with a victory on Tyneside.
The sides shared a 2-2 draw when they last met in November’s Premier League match, and there are odds of 13/2 (7.50) on offer on them taking this into extra-time after another deadlocked 90 minutes.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Team News
Fernandinho is suspended following his red card at Stamford Bridge, while Eric Garcia, John Stones and Sergio Aguero are all injured.
Matt Ritchie misses out after coming off injured in Wednesday’s draw with Aston Villa, joining Jetro Willems, Ciaran Clark, Florian Lejeune and Matthew Longstaff in the treatment room.
Newcastle XI: Darlow; Manquillo, Fernandez, Lascelles, Schar, Rose; Hayden, S Longstaff; Almiron, Carroll, Saint-Maximin
Man City XI: Bravo; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy; Gundogan, Silva; Mahrez, De Bruyne, Sterling; Jesus
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Having already conceded 10 more goals than they did in the whole of last season with seven games still to play, it is fair to say that the Citizens’ defending has been the main shortcoming in their failed title defence.
This vulnerability is sure to be tested by Steve Bruce’s team, which has scored twice in both of the last two encounters and failed to hit the net only once in the last seven.
Newcastle United vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions
Nevertheless, City’s strong cup record cannot be ignored, making odds of 8/5 (2.60) look a smart bet on them coming out on top despite conceding against Newcastle.
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Man City to win and both teams to score at 8/5 (2.60) for a 1pt stake with bet365 