"It was so good. When we tried to make a sequence of passes, we and especially Savinho and Jeremy Doku. They were so decisive. This was the best performance I have seen from us in this stadium during our time together here. Really, really good. We played really, really good. It was important to score in the first minute of the second half."
"After that, until the end, it was really good - the defending and the midfield, in general - everyone. Happy for Omar, a fantastic second goal. To beat Newcastle you have to perform very well, especially in the FA Cup."
Manchester City came from behind to defeat Newcastle United 3-1 in an FA Cup fifth-round match at St. James' Park. Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle an early lead in the 18th minute, but Savinho equalized before halftime by converting Jeremy Doku's cross. Omar Marmoush scored twice in the second half to secure City's victory and progression to the quarter-finals. Pep Guardiola praised the team's performance, particularly highlighting the contributions of Savinho and Doku. This win marks City's ninth quarter-final appearance in ten seasons under Guardiola and their fourth consecutive victory against Newcastle across all competitions this season.
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