Newcastle

Newcastle are feeling positive going into the match. Eddie Howe's side bounced back from their weekend defeat to Everton by inflicting Manchester United's first defeat since Michael Carrick took charge of the Red Devils. They did so with ten men for the entire second half. As a result, they are back in the fight for European qualification.

This clash with City comes just before the first leg of the round of 16 against Barcelona. Despite this, and the injuries they have, Eddie Howe is expected to go all out. The prize is significant, as they would be one game away from playing at Wembley and three away from a title. In addition, the winner of the FA Cup is guaranteed a place in the next Europa League.

Newcastle players injured for the FA Cup round of 16

Guimaraes, Krafth, Miley, Schar and Livramento

Newcastle players suspended for the FA Cup round of 16

Jacob Ramsey

Newcastle's latest results

• Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle
• Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle
• Newcastle 3-2 Qarabag
• Newcastle 2-3 Everton
• Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United

Manchester City

The Cityzens, for their part, want to remain in contention for four titles. In two weeks' time, they play the EFL Cup final against Arsenal and, like Newcastle, they face an EA Sports League giant in the Champions League round of 16, Real Madrid. Reaching the quarter-finals of the FA Cup is important in view of what lies ahead in the coming matches.

As such, Pep Guardiola is not expected to make too many changes to his line-up. The Catalan coach is aware of how difficult it is to win at St James' Park and will field a team with a lot of potential in all areas. With Haaland recovered from his injury, Rodri improving every day and Semenyo in top form, Manchester City are favourites to progress to the next round.

Injured Manchester City players for the FA Cup round of 16

Guardiol, Kovacic and Alleyne

Suspended Manchester City players for the FA Cup round of 16

Manchester City has no players suspended for this match

Manchester City's latest results

• Manchester City 3-0 Fulham
• Manchester City 2-0 Salford
• Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle
• Leeds United 0-1 Manchester City
• Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest

Newcastle - Manchester City: statistics

Manchester City is in great form. This is evident from their last ten official matches, where they have achieved eight wins and only conceded two draws. Newcastle, meanwhile, have lost five of their last ten matches. In addition, they have faced each other three times in 2026, twice in the EFL Cup semi-finals and once in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City winning all three matches.

Newcastle - Manchester City: predictions

In this context, Pep Guardiola's side are the clear favourites to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. The Manchester team's players are in better form, while Newcastle are suffering from a string of injuries. In addition, the Sky Blues have shown that they have their opponents' number in 2026. For all these reasons, it would be a huge surprise if Manchester City were to be eliminated.