But if the Magpies are to have a chance of defending their title at Wembley, they’ll need to do it in one of the hardest ways imaginable.
Eddie Howe’s side trail 2-0 from the first leg and head to the Etihad Stadium having not won their in 12 years. Meanwhile, you have to go back to 2018 for the last time they scored a goal there.
Looking ahead to the semi-final second-leg tie, Howe said: “I think the second goal in the first game was obviously a big disappointment for us coming so late. But no, we still believe and we have to believe.
“We believe we've got the players that can go to any stadium in the world and perform and score goals, so I think collectively there's that spirit within the group is there.
“It's going to be an almighty challenge and there's no bigger challenge than Manchester City away. I think we say that every time we play them. But we believe in ourselves. We’re going to give it a good go.”
Newcastle have faced the Champions League champions and Premier League champions, both away from home, in the space of four days and now cap off a brutal week at Man City.
Here’s how the Magpies are predicted to line-up:
Dropped a clanger for Liverpool’s fourth goal on Saturday but it’d still be a surprise if he was taken out of the starting XI.
1. GK: Nick Pope
Dropped a clanger for Liverpool’s fourth goal on Saturday but it’d still be a surprise if he was taken out of the starting XI. | Getty Images
The first leg was Murphy’s last start after he was forced off with a hamstring injury during the first-half.
2. RWB: Jacob Murphy (in for Kieran Trippier)
The first leg was Murphy’s last start after he was forced off with a hamstring injury during the first-half. | AFP via Getty Images
Didn’t have his best game down at Anfield but the lack of defensive options will likely see Thiaw make his 33rd start in a row.
3. CB: Malick Thiaw
Didn’t have his best game down at Anfield but the lack of defensive options will likely see Thiaw make his 33rd start in a row. | Getty Images
Wasn’t risked against Liverpool due to a tight thigh but is back in contention after coming through training this week.
4. CB: Sven Botman (in for Joe Willock)
Wasn’t risked against Liverpool due to a tight thigh but is back in contention after coming through training this week. | Getty Images