Newcastle United will consider selling midfielder Bruno Guimaraes to fund their summer spending spree. (Football Insider), external
Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain were watching Guimaraes in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Manchester City, while PSG are also monitoring Magpies striker Alexander Isak. (HITC), external
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George Cummins
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham and Newcastle are set to play a friendly in Australia just three days after the Premier League season ends.
The fixture is set to be played at the MCG in Melbourne.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou played and managed South Melbourne.
Both Spurs and Newcastle can play down under as they are out of the FA Cup and neither will be in the final.
We asked for your thoughts on Saturday's FA Cup game between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Here are some of your responses:
City fans
Stella: Competent performance without ever being stretched by a Newcastle side strangely devoid of ambition. It was good to see Ortega get some game time. Foden through the middle is always a joy to watch. Newcastle only had one clear chance and I did expect them to take the game to City in the second half, but it didn’t happen. Onwards to Wembley, City!
Steve: I enjoyed the game, but Haaland seemed very flat-footed and he wasn't chasing balls. He spent most of the match walking and looked really out of sorts, out of condition. I'm a big fan of his. However, Newcastle were poor. Brilliant support from the Geordies - their fans deserved better.
John: I thought City were back to their silky, smooth-passing best. Newcastle couldn't cope, other than cramming everyone in their penalty area and, when having one or two attacks, they seemed to run out of ideas in the City penalty area. If all else failed, Newcastle opted for bundling attacking players to the turf.
Peter: No disrespect to Newcastle, but that was about as easy as a cup quarter-final can get. We had total control throughout. Yes, there was a bit of good fortune about the two goals, but City never needed to get out of first gear. A very good all-round team performance.
Newcastle fans
Simon: It was always going to be difficult playing away to City. They have a number of world-class players, and the difference showed. The goals resulted from defensive mistakes and they controlled the game. The few chances we did have, were not converted. I thought that Murphy played well and the second-half changes at least created more opportunities.
Mike: Another disappointing performance. Poor selection from Eddie, who continues to use players who aren't good enough - Longstsff and Burn for example. Eddie's alarm clock went off at 60 minutes, as per usual, and he woke up realising he had got it wrong again. Woeful to say the least!
Barry: Very disappointed with every player. As a supporter, I'm heartbroken by the lack of will to win this huge game. There was absolutely no will to win throughout the team, before the game and during the game.
David: A season of highs and lows heavily affected by injuries, the Tonali affair, and the Ashworth debacle. Howe has struggled to put a team on the pitch at times, as it's clear the squad has no depth. A clearout and a series of signings in key positions beckons, as we say goodbye to many players who actually got United promoted.
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Chelsea and Wigan Athletic defender Mario Melchiot believes Newcastle United's FA Cup quarter-final performance against Manchester City showed they "aren't in the best place right now" in terms of confidence.
After finishing in the top four last season, the Magpies are now out of the FA Cup, they dropped out of the Champions League in the group stage, they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, and they are 10th in the Premier League.
Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily, Melchiot suggested: "When you're in the dressing room, before a game, we motivate each other and we say, 'come on, come on, come on!'
"When you come on the field, there is a certain fear in some teams. Not everybody has it, but I had a feeling like Newcastle did. They aren't in the best place right now, confidence-wise, and you could see it in the way they were playing.
"The first goal surprised me when [Bernardo] Silva controlled the ball in the box and [Joe] Willock allows him to shoot with his right foot. OK, [Dan] Burn touches the ball and it gets deflected, but in the box you don't give players the opportunity.
"I felt like it was not only in that moment, but it was kind of how the game was. They were giving Manchester City too much time and space to create things.
"When you let good players think, you're going to get in trouble - because if you give lesser players time to think, they are also going to get you in trouble.
"So I think that's how the game started [to get out of their reach]."
Mark Chapman introduces highlights and analysis from the weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals.
If you missed any of the action, you can catch up on the action on BBC iPlayer.
Listen back to the weekend's BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra match commentaries in full:
Newcastle United will be forced to sell one of their key players this summer in an effort to balance their books. (Football Insider, external)
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day following the FA Cup defeat: "We tried our very best to force them into mistakes, but they didn't. They were very good. Conceding the two goals that we did, didn't help our cause.
"It was an uphill battle. We covered a lot of ground but, when we had our moments, our last pass was lacking.
"The difference is their technical quality and their players who can get out of tight situations. It's at the highest level. We are trying to get to their level.
"We have got 10 massive games left and we are only a few points below seventh place [in the Premier League], so we're looking to end the season on a high."
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer England and Newcastle striker Alan Shearer has been analysing the game on BBC One: "City are 38 games unbeaten here. When you are the opposing team coming here, you have to take.
"Isak had chances in both halves, nothing. Dan Burn gave up a chance to shoot. You have to take those half chances to get any chance of a result.
"This season has been tough for Newcastle, but there have been mitigating circumstances - the injuries, especially to Nick Pope and Joelinton. They miss both of those players a lot.
"Eddie Howe still has plenty of credit in the bank. Whatever happens this season, whether they finish mid-table or qualify for Europe, Eddie Howe will be Newcastle's manager next season."
Here are the key facts and figures following the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Manchester City are the first team in FA Cup history to reach the semi-finals in six consecutive seasons. They have reached the last four in seven of Pep Guardiola’s eight campaigns in charge.
Newcastle have lost 16 of their last 17 away games against Manchester City in all competitions (W1), including each of the last 10 in a row. They have only ever had a longer losing run on the road against Arsenal (11 games between 2012 and 2021).
Manchester City have scored in their last 57 home games in all competitions, extending their club record. Meanwhile, Newcastle failed to score for the first time in 14 games.
Bernardo Silva’s brace took him to 10 goals in all competitions this season. It is the third time he has reached double figures in a single campaign with Manchester City (13 goals in both 2018-19 and 2021-22).
Eddie Howe has lost 16 of his 18 meetings with Manchester City in all competitions (W1 D1), only losing more often against Liverpool (17). His team's have now conceded 50 goals against Manchester City, more than any other opponent.
The Magpies had just two shots in this match, their fewest in a single game in all competitions since November 2015 (also two shots against Bournemouth).
Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable victory over a jaded and disappointing Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola's side remain in contention to repeat last season's historic Treble of the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup, and were barely troubled on a rain-lashed night in Manchester.
City were in control with a two-goal lead by the break and, although both goals had an element of good fortune, they reflected a half in which the holders were dominant with 75% possession.
First, Bernardo Silva's shot was deflected up and over Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka by Dan Burn's outstretched leg after 13 minutes, then the Portuguese's effort went in via the head of defender Sven Botman just after the half hour.
Newcastle's best chance came when Alexander Isak's first-half shot was saved by keeper Stefan Ortega.
But it was otherwise a stress-free night for City, as they head to Wembley once more, while Eddie Howe must now try to ensure what has been a season of under-achievement does not fizzle out into a timid conclusion.
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The team news for Manchester City v Newcastle United is in, with less than an hour to go before kick-off at Etihad.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has given his verdict on all four FA Cup quarter-finals.
For this weekend's games, he takes on Anna Friedberg and Emily Linden from alt-rock band Friedberg.
Sutton's prediction: 3-1
Liverpool gave Manchester City a bit of a going over at times in the second half at Anfield last weekend - but I just don't see Newcastle doing the same to them at the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola always goes strong in the FA Cup and, even with Kevin de Bruyne out injured, City will be hard to stop. I am expecting to see Erling Haaland back on the scoresheet after he bagged five against Luton in the last round.
City are my tip to go and win the FA Cup again this year. They won't do another Treble though.
Anna & Emily's prediction: 1-1, Manchester City to win after extra time and penalties.
Read the rest of their predictions here
Charlotte Robson from the True Faith: Newcastle United Podcast gave her verdict on the Magpies' FA Cup clash with Manchester City on the Total Sport podcast: "I would have fancied us a bit more if it was at home. I think Manchester City will take this very seriously.
"I'm not particularly confident going into this game, but stranger things have happened. We have a little bit of a habit of pulling performances when we have not performed in the game before.
"I'm not going to say it's 100% City, we could pull something out here but I think it's a massive blow that we've likely lost Gordon for this game. I would be surprised if he's starting based off the noise coming out of the club.
"I'm nervous. I keep talking myself out of it."
Charlotte was "positive" and predicted 2-1 to Newcastle. BBC Radio Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck also went for 2-1 for the Magpies, with a Miguel Almiron goal.
Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Newcastle's FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City on Saturday.
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Howe confirmed Harvey Barnes will not be in the squad for Saturday's match, but Anthony Gordon "didn't do anything serious" to his knee against Chelsea and a decision will be made on his availability after Friday's training.
He said he was "delighted" for Gordon receiving an England call-up and added: "I know it's been a big aim and ambition since he was a little boy. Fully deserved, he has been outstanding this year and continued to grow. Delighted that he has been recognised."
On facing Manchester City for fourth time this season, he said: "Not the draw we wanted. We've had chance to get our head around it and we will have a right go, attack it and try and progress to the next round. We can do it and I have no doubt about that. We need to be at our best level and maybe a bit of luck along the way too but we will give it our very best."
He added: "Our games have been tight against them this year, I don't think we have been too far away and in those games we might not have had luck we needed and that is what we are after this time."
Asked about a chance to reach Wembley for second season in a row, he said: "Right from minute one in the FA Cup that was the aim to try and progress and get back to Wembley. We've done everything we can in difficult games, the draws haven't been kind to us and we are delighted to get to the quarter-final. We don't want to waste this opportunity so will do everything to get back to Wembley."
Howe said that he "takes every game seriously" and he will "never put a team out I don't think can win," adding: "When you change the team you have belief they can win and tomorrow we will pick a team we think can give us a performance and get us through."
On Sean Longstaff's form and injury struggle, he said: "He has had some really good games for us this season. He has great game intelligence. I back him, I know what his ability is, he is integral to us but needs to train regularly to get his best rhythm."
On a timescale for Nick Pope's injury return, he said: "April is the target for him. More towards the end of April than beginning, but making good solid progress. He's on the grass but not diving, that is a big test for his shoulder and that is the next stage of his game, then it's getting sharpness back. He's entering the final furlong. We're pleased where he is at but he's still got hurdles to go."
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Former Manchester City and current Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini has emerged as an option for Newcastle United should they decide to replace Eddie Howe this summer. (HITC), external
Newcastle want to speed up Dan Ashworth's exit to Manchester United, as Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell heads a shortlist of candidates to replace him. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Arsenal have been boosted in their pursuit of 20-year-old Sporting Lisbon and Ivory Coast centre-back Ousmane Diomande, as Chelsea now need to sell players before confirming any new arrivals this summer. (Football Insider), external
