Man City predicted line-up vs Newcastle as Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden start

16.03.2024 - 09:32 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Manchester City will be targeting a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup when they lock horns with Newcastle United in the quarter-finals at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday evening.

City, who last faced the Magpies in the FA Cup four years ago, will be determined to get back to winning ways following last Sunday's 1-1 draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

Despite leading at half-time through a John Stones goal, the Blues were pegged back shortly after the break via a Alexis Mac Allister penalty.

That stalemate left the Blues third in the Premier League table, albeit just a point behind leaders Arsenal. However, focus now switches to the FA Cup and trying to defend that particular crown, following their 2-1 triumph over Manchester United in last season's final. READ MORE: Pep Guardiola challenges City fans after United atmosphere READ MORE: City to face Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals Ahead of the visit of Eddie Howe's team, City have been dealt a fresh setback on the injury front losing Kevin De Bruyne.

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