Pep Guardiola press conference LIVE injury updates and team news ahead of Newcastle FA Cup tie

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City press conference ahead of the FA Cup fifth round trip to Newcastle United.

The Blues dropped points in the Premier League title race in midweek when they were twice pegged back by struggling Nottingham Forest in a 2-2 draw. That allowed Arsenal to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points, although City have a game in hand.

The focus now turns to the FA Cup with the Blues facing a tough test at St James' Park against a Newcastle side who they have already played four times this season. City knocked them out of the Carabao Cup at the semi-final stage and Eddie Howe's side, struggling in the league, will have eyes on a cup run.

Guardiola will provide an injury update with Nico O'Reilly having missed the midweek game with Forest, while he will also be asked about the FA Cup, the title race and more. Stay with us for live updates.

Now we play a lot of games in March, long travel, there is fatigue involved. Travel to Madrid, to London. We have to use all the squad otherwise it will not be possible to play in the rhythym we want to.

He feels better, we will see today

Well there's always plenty to talk about when you are chasing silverware in four competitions!

Pep will be asked about the midweek draw with Forest and the damage that has done in the title race while we can also expect an update on Nico O'Reilly after he missed the game with a knock.

The schedule, Newcastle and the ambitions in the FA Cup will also be on the question list.

The boss will be along in a little over 10 minutes

Bernardo Silva has challenged City to stay alive in March after a difficult start to a dangerous month in their hunt for four trophies. The Blues