LIVE - Newcastle v Manchester City: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for FA Cup fifth-round tie

"Newcastle and Manchester City meet for the fifth time this season tonight. The sides clash in the fifth-round of the FA Cup at St James' Park with Newcastle looking for revenge having been beaten in both legs of the EFL Cup semi-final."

"City could become just the third team to eliminate Newcastle from both the EFL Cup and FA Cup in the same season, after Wimbledon in 1987-88 and Arsenal in 2007-08. However, the Magpies have progressed from nine of their last 10 FA Cup Fifth Round ties, with two of those triumphs coming against City in 1994-95 and 2001-02."

"Newcastle come into the game on the back of a last-gasp win over Manchester United while City were held at home by struggling Nottingham Forest, a setback that put a dent in their Premier League title hopes. Both teams face mouthwatering Champions League clashes next week, Newcastle hosting Barcelona and City going to Real Madrid."

Manchester City and Newcastle meet for the fifth time this season in the FA Cup fifth round at St James' Park. Newcastle seeks revenge after losing both EFL Cup semi-final legs to City. Newcastle arrives following a last-gasp victory over Manchester United, while City was held at home by Nottingham Forest, affecting their Premier League title ambitions. Both teams face significant Champions League fixtures next week, with Newcastle hosting Barcelona and City traveling to Real Madrid. City could become only the third team to eliminate Newcastle from both domestic cups in one season, though Newcastle has progressed from nine of their last ten FA Cup fifth-round ties.

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