Omar Marmoush of Manchester City scores his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James' Park on March 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)placeholder image
Omar Marmoush of Manchester City scores his team's third goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St. James' Park on March 07, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Newcastle United 1-3 Manchester City player ratings: Here’s how Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, Sandro Tonali and co fared at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe made four changes from the side that beat Manchester United in the Premier League ahead of the game with William Osula, Nick Woltemade, Sven Botman and Joe Willock coming into the side in place of Anthony Gordon, Joelinton, Dan Burn and the suspended Jacob Ramsey.
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final in each of the previous three seasons and at least the semi-final every year since 2019. The last team to beat Manchester City before the semi-final stage in the FA Cup was Wigan Athletic in 2018.
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But Newcastle got off to a strong start with Harvey Barnes giving them the lead inside the opening 20 minutes with a fine finish into the top right corner.
Man City drew level in the build-up to half-time as Savinho turned in Jeremy Doku’s low cross from close range as the sides went in at 1-1.
But City went in front within a couple of minutes of the restart as Omar Marmoush lashed the ball in from close range to make it 2-1 to the visitors.
Marmoush then made it 3-1 with 25-minutes left to play with a powerful finish past Ramsdale.
And that ultimately put the tie to bed as Man City advanced to the last eight once again while Newcastle’s season now hangs on the Champions League and turning things around in the Premier League.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
Aaron Ramsdale - 5
Stood up to deny Savinho from a tight angle. Tried to keep out Savinho’s goal but it had already crossed the line. Was let off after a failed clearance at the end of the first half.
Kieran Trippier - 6
Picked up where he left off against Manchester United with a composed right-back display to start the game. Couldn’t quite stop the cross for Man City’s equaliser.
Malick Thiaw - 6
A late challenge in the opening minutes saw Man City’s appeals for a penalty waved away. Made a crucial clearance in the second half to deny Man City a likely goal.
Sven Botman - 5
Won several headers and played a lovely ball across field to release Kieran Trippier, but misplaced a couple of more simple passes to put his side under pressure.
Lewis Hall - 6
Defended well up against the trickery of Savinho. Made a number of top-class contributions to win the ball back. Was unable to clear the cross under pressure for Man City’s equaliser and didn’t stop the cross for the visitors’ second. Started the game brilliantly but dropped off as it progressed.
Sandro Tonali - 6
Made some good early challenges. Assisted Barnes’ opener with a well-weighted through ball. Faded as the game went on.
Joe Willock - 5
Made a crucial challenge to clear the danger after Aaron Ramsdale conceded possession in a dangerous area. Skied a left-footed strike over the bar after the ball fell to him in a great position.
Anthony Elanga - 4
Forced a simple save from James Trafford in the opening 10 minutes. Squandered a great chance to counter with some poor decision-making.
Harvey Barnes - 6
Timed his run to perfection and applied a devastating finish to give Newcastle the lead. Struggled defensively when Man City pushed bodies forward and barely got a sniff after his goal.
Nick Woltemade - 4
Dispossessed in his own half early on which led to a Manchester City opportunity. Head a header cleared before it could cross the line and hit an unconvincing shot from distance straight at James Trafford. An ineffective return to the side after illness.
William Osula - 4
Showed a good turn of pace to break clear on goal but couldn’t get a shot away. Struggled to get involved from the start.
Substitutes
Joelinton - 5
On for Elanga 62: Tried to get involved and impose. Booked.
Yoane Wissa - 5
On for Osula 63: Barely touched the ball but booked for a foul.
Dan Burn - 5
On for Trippier 63: Came on at left-back and was an observer as Newcastle conceded shortly after his introduction.
Anthony Gordon - 5
On for Woltemade 72: Struggled to make an impact after coming on with a mountain to climb.
Tino Livramento - n/a
On for Hall 80: Returned after two months out injured.
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