Manchester City XI vs Newcastle United – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Manchester City travel to St James’ Park tonight, aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and respond to a frustrating league draw in midweek.

The title-chasers have moved into a critical phase of their season following a 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, a result that left them seven points behind leaders Arsenal.

Manager Pep Guardiola watched his side surrender two leads. Now, he demands a clinical performance against Newcastle. City have already beaten the Magpies twice in the Carabao Cup this term.

Therefore, the visitors desperately seek a resolute response heading into this crucial FA Cup tie. Notably, they boast 23 consecutive early-round FA Cup victories. They hold a dominant 89–11 aggregate score across those matches.

Manchester City team news

Pep Guardiola manages a squad with one eye on a looming Champions League trip to Real Madrid. Consequently, the manager may heavily rotate his starting lineup against Newcastle United tonight.

However, a tibial fracture continues to sideline Josko Gvardiol. Furthermore, an ankle injury keeps Mateo Kovacic out of contention. Nico O’Reilly remains a minor doubt. He picked up a knock against Leeds and missed the Nottingham Forest draw.

Gianluigi Donnarumma will likely continue in goal behind a defensive line likely featuring Ruben Dias and Marc Guéhi. In midfield, Nico Gonzalez could anchor the side, allowing Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden to provide the creative impetus. Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Aït-Nouri are expected to start, with Omar Marmoush also hoping for a role in attack.

Manchester City predicted lineup

Manchester City Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Gonzalez; Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Semenyo; Marmoush

When will the match kick off?

The FA Cup fixture takes place at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 7 March 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 GMT.

How to watch Newcastle vs Manchester City?

UK fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day later tonight.

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