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| Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round. Omar Marmoush scored twice to send City into the 2025/2026 FA Cup quarter-finals. |
Manchester City secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2025/2026 FA Cup after defeating Newcastle United 3-1 in the fifth-round match at St James' Park, Newcastle, early Sunday morning WIB.
The victory ensured The Citizens joined several top teams that had already booked their spots in the last eight. Omar Marmoush starred for City by scoring twice, while another goal came from Savio Moreira.
Newcastle had taken the lead earlier through Harvey Barnes, but Manchester City managed to turn the game around in the second half and seal an important away win.
Newcastle Took The Early Lead
The match started at a high tempo as both teams immediately played attacking football from the opening minutes.
Newcastle broke the deadlock in the 18th minute. Harvey Barnes found the net after receiving a through pass from Sandro Tonali and calmly beat the Manchester City goalkeeper to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.
The goal boosted Newcastle’s confidence as they continued to push forward. However, Manchester City remained patient while trying to find gaps in the home side’s defense.
Savio Equalized Before Halftime
Manchester City eventually leveled the score in the 39th minute through Savio Moreira.
The goal began with Jeremy Doku making a run down the flank before sending a low cross into the penalty box. The ball accidentally deflected off Savio’s foot and went into the Newcastle goal.
After equalizing, City tried to push for another goal before halftime, but the score remained 1-1 at the break.
Marmoush Brace Secured City’s Victory
In the second half, Manchester City increased their attacking intensity.
Their efforts paid off quickly in the 47th minute. Omar Marmoush scored after receiving a cut-back pass from Matheus Nunes and finishing from close range to give City a 2-1 lead.
The Egyptian forward struck again in the 65th minute. Marmoush fired a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area that beat the Newcastle goalkeeper, extending City’s lead to 3-1.
Newcastle tried to fight back during the remaining minutes, but they were unable to score another goal. The match ended with Manchester City securing a 3-1 victory.
City Join Other Teams In FA Cup Quarter-Finals
The result confirms Manchester City’s progression to the quarter-finals of the 2025/2026 FA Cup.
The Citizens now follow several other strong teams that have already qualified for the next round, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
This victory keeps Manchester City’s hopes alive of lifting domestic silverware this season.
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