Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the English English FA Cup fifth round football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 7, 2026.placeholder image
Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the English English FA Cup fifth round football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 7, 2026. | AFP via Getty Images
Newcastle United crashed out of the FA Cup to Manchester City - and here’s what Eddie Howe had to say about it.
It was as easy as they come for the visitors at St James’ Park from the 25th minute onwards, as they breezed past the Magpies and into the last eight. In truth, Newcastle didn’t lay a glove on the opposition following Harvey Barnes’ opener.
Omar Marmoush’s regular double v NUFC, and one from Savinho saw Pep Guardiola & Co win 3-1. It could have been many more had chances been taken.
With the Premier League season on life support, hope remains in the Champions League, but they face an uphill task v Barcelona, starting Tuesday night. Their season could largely be over in just a few days.
And here’s what Howe had to say about it.
Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the English English FA Cup fifth round football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 7, 2026.placeholder image
Newcastle United's English head coach Eddie Howe looks on during the English English FA Cup fifth round football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on March 7, 2026. | AFP via Getty Images
Eddie Howe reacts to Newcastle United’s FA Cup loss
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, speaking to TNT Sports: "Good start from us, really good for half an hour. Probably two things happened we couldn't sustain our start in terms of energy but they also played really well. We just have to accept that.
"I felt we maybe ran out of gas, certainly in the second half but also towards the end of the first half. You have to say they were a very good side. We needed the ball to try and generate pressure but we couldn't get enough of it.
"The crowd were magnificent today. They didn't have a lot to shout about after that initial period but they stayed with us and were cheering at the end. We will need them for the Champions League."
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