Manchester City news

Newcastle United’s FA Cup dreams were dashed at St James' Park as Manchester City staged a clinical comeback to secure a 3-1 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. Despite a blistering start from the Magpies that saw Harvey Barnes open the scoring, the treble-chasers asserted their dominance through Savinho and a decisive brace from Omar Marmoush.

Manchester City kept their hopes of winning four trophies this season on track as they came from behind to beat Newcastle 3-1 in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Omar Marmoush again terrorised the Magpies, scoring twice in the second half after Savinho had equalised Harvey Barnes' opener on Tyneside.

Manchester City supporters were met with a surprise on Saturday afternoon as the team sheets for their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Newcastle United were released. Absent from the matchday squad entirely was star striker Erling Haaland, raising immediate concerns over his fitness ahead of a pivotal run of fixtures for the club. The Norwegian forward has now missed two of the last three matches for the Blues.

Real Madrid’s preparations for their blockbuster Champions League showdown against Manchester City have been thrown into further disarray. While the club were already reeling from the confirmed absences of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, a fresh injury concern surrounding left-back Alvaro Carreras has left manager Alvaro Arbeloa facing a defensive headache. The Spaniard is now a major doubt for the first leg after picking up a heavy blow to his left calf during domestic action.

Bernardo Silva is reportedly prepared to end his trophy-laden spell at Manchester City when his contract expires this summer. The Portuguese playmaker has been a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola’s success but now looks destined for a new challenge away from the Etihad.

Joe Cole believes Chelsea must upgrade their goalkeeping options to compete with the Premier League's elite, and the Blues legend has identified an England international as the ideal candidate to displace Robert Sanchez.

Pep Guardiola has jumped to the defence of Phil Foden, insisting the Manchester City playmaker will inevitably rediscover his world-class form. The England international returned to the starting XI for the midweek 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the Etihad Stadium, following an injury to youngster Nico O’Reilly, but he struggled to leave his usual mark on the contest. It has been a difficult stretch for the 2023-24 Premier League Player of the Season, who appears to be grappling with a significant dip in confidence.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has launched a scathing assessment of English football's scheduling, claiming that domestic cup competitions are held in higher regard than European success. The City boss is frustrated that his side must face Newcastle United in an FA Cup fifth-round tie at 8pm (GMT) on Saturday, leaving them with minimal recovery time before travelling to face Real Madrid on Wednesday.

How to watch the FA Cup match between Newcastle United and Manchester City, as well as kick-off time and team news

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his relief as midfield linchpin Rodri begins to rediscover his world-class form following an arduous 18-month battle with injury. The Spanish international, who secured City's first-ever Ballon d'Or triumph, has become a regular fixture in the starting XI again since January as the Premier League champions chase a historic quadruple.

Patrice Evra has refuted claims of having a personal vendetta against Arsenal, asserting that his criticism is merely intended as "banter." Nonetheless, the Manchester United legend has encouraged Mikel Arteta's side to embrace a "win at all costs" mentality in their quest to defeat Manchester City and secure the title. He posits that the Gunners should be prepared to "cheat and waste time" if they aspire to finally end their Premier League drought, as such tactics could provide them with a competitive advantage over their rivals.

The Football Association has handed Leeds United manager Daniel Farke a touchline suspension and a significant financial penalty following his dismissal against Manchester City last week. After admitting to a charge of misconduct for his post-match conduct on the Elland Road pitch, the German coach expressed his deep frustration, claiming the referee's decision to brandish a red card was an unnecessary public humiliation.

Koln manager Lukas Kwasniok has hailed the development of teenage sensation Said El Mala as interest from Manchester City and Brighton continues to mount. The 19-year-old has become one of the Bundesliga's most exciting prospects after a breakout campaign.