"In what is a heavyweight EFL Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday night, Newcastle will welcome Manchester City to St. James' Park for their first-leg battle. Extending on their FA Cup adventure over the weekend as they secured a nail-biting penalty shootout victory on Tyneside, the Magpies have enjoyed a real turn in fortunes over the past few weeks and they will know the importance of claiming an early advantage here."
"Enjoying their most fruitful spell since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, the Magpies have skyrocketed their way into the European spots and they will be looking to make another statement here. Mounting a sensational stoppage-time comeback at home against Leeds earlier in the month as they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory at St. James' Park, Newcastle are unbeaten in all of their previous 13 showdowns in front of their own supporters (11 wins, two draws)."
"While Newcastle might have shown some extended domestic inconstancies this season, Eddie Howe's camp have come roaring back in an impressive fashion and they have their sights firmly set on defending their EFL Cup crown in 2026. Edging past Bournemouth over the weekend as they extended on their FA Cup charge, Tuesday's hosts have won all of their previous four appearances across all competitions."
Newcastle will host Manchester City at St. James' Park in the first leg of an EFL Cup semi-final on Tuesday night. Newcastle advanced in the FA Cup via a penalty shootout at home and have won their previous four matches across all competitions. The Magpies are unbeaten in their last 13 home matches (11 wins, two draws) and recorded a 2-1 home win over Manchester City on November 22. Manchester City produced a record-breaking FA Cup performance but have seen Premier League title prospects suffer setbacks since January. Newcastle enter the tie with strong home momentum and will seek an early advantage, while City face a tricky away test.
Read at Soccer News
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]