Manchester City came from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round at St James’ Park on Saturday night. Omar Marmoush scored twice after the break, and Savinho got a lucky equalizer, as Pep Guardiola’s side booked a spot in the quarter-finals for the eighth straight season under him.
Even without Erling Haaland, City looked deep and sharp. Newcastle struck first, but City kept the ball for long spells and kept creating chances. In the end, their calm finishing made the difference.
Match highlights: the moments that decided it – Watch the Highlights
- 18′ Newcastle go ahead: Harvey Barnes finished calmly into the far corner after running onto a through ball. The home crowd lifted, with England boss Thomas Tuchel watching on.
- 39′ City pull level through Savinho: City equalized strangely. Jeremy Doku’s pass found Savinho, and his shot took a bounce off his own leg before rolling past Nick Pope.
- 47′ Marmoush puts City in front: Right after halftime, Omar Marmoush made it 2-1. City moved the ball quickly, and he finished the move with confidence.
- 65′ Marmoush makes it safe: The Egyptian forward struck again, this time from outside the box. Matheus Nunes set him up, and the goal put the tie out of reach at 3-1.
City’s response showed their strength in cup games. Marmoush also kept up his strong record against Newcastle, with seven goals in five career appearances versus the Magpies. Guardiola’s team controlled long stretches and looked comfortable once they went ahead.
Manchester City performance overview
City stayed in control after conceding early, keeping possession and building steady pressure.
Manchester City key statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Final score | 3 |
| Goals scored | Savinho (39′), Omar Marmoush (47′, 65′) |
| Possession | ~62% (estimated) |
| Shots on target | 8+ |
| Key players | Omar Marmoush (2 goals), Savinho (1 goal), Jeremy Doku (assist contribution) |
| Note | Advanced to FA Cup quarter-finals, 19th win in 21 recent FA Cup attempts |
Several squad players stepped up, and Marmoush led the way with Haaland out.
Newcastle United fades after a bright start.
Newcastle began well, but they dropped off as City grew into the match. Eddie Howe’s side had energy early, yet they couldn’t keep City quiet in the second half.
Newcastle United key statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Final score | 1 |
| Goal scored | Harvey Barnes (18′) |
| Possession | ~38% (estimated) |
| Shots on target | 4 |
| Key players | Harvey Barnes (goal), Sandro Tonali (assist) |
| Outcome | Eliminated from the FA Cup fifth round |
The Magpies will look back at missed moments and second-half mistakes. As a result, the pressure stays on with form still uneven across competitions.
Guardiola’s reaction and what comes next
After the match, Guardiola praised his team’s attitude and their record in cup ties. “We showed quality and character,” he said, pointing to how important squad depth is over a busy schedule.
The win keeps Manchester City chasing the FA Cup, while they also push in the Premier League and Champions League. For Newcastle, the loss adds another setback in a tough season.
City’s strong domestic cup run continues, and the quarter-final draw now waits. With Marmoush in form against this opponent, most sides won’t want to see the Citizens next.
