Summary

  • Two deflected Silva strikes send holders Man City into FA Cup semi-finals

  • Coventry beat Wolves in Saturday's other quarter-final

  • Chelsea v Leicester and Man Utd v Liverpool follow on Sunday

  1. Goodnight!published at 20:02 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    We'll leave things there for this live text as Manchester City keep their double-Treble hopes alive with a comfortable win over Newcastle at the Etihad.

    Earlier today we saw Coventry book their place in the semis with a 3-2 victory over Wolves, but who will be joining them in the last four?

    Will it be Chelsea or Leicester and Liverpool or Manchester United?

    We'll find out tomorrow.

    See you then.

    Media caption,

    FA Cup 2024: Man City beat Newcastle to reach semi-finals

  2. 'The game was really good'published at 20:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Manchester City

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to BBC Match of the Day: "It sounds really good. I know we play to win the finals, but to win it, you have to win the earlier rounds. We won four Carabao Cup finals in a row and now we're in six FA Cup semi-finals in a row. To run and play the way they did is incredible, congratulations to the team, no one has done that before.

    "We played really well, we were so sfae with the ball. Mateo, Rodri and Bernardo kept the ball so well. The game was really good.

    "You see us when we come back every three days, three days, three days, three days, we need Kevin, Jack and Erling to come back in the best possible conditions."

  3. 'We're trying to get to their level'published at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “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’re trying to get to their level.

    “We’ve got 10 massive games left and are only a few points below seventh place [in the Premier League], so we’re looking to end the season on a high.”

  4. Postpublished at 19:49 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Bernardo Silva’s brace took him to 10 goals for the season in all competitions, the third time he’s reached double figures in a single campaign with Manchester City (13 in both 2018-19 and 2021-22).

    Bernardo Silva celebrates for Manchester CityImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'The hunger's still there'published at 19:46 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Manchester City

    Manchester midfielder Phil Foden, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “I thought we controlled the game really well. We had a lot of the ball and tried to find the right moment to attack, and I think we did that really well.

    “We were always talking about [winning more trophies]. The hunger’s still there. We’ll keep going.

    “It’s one of the best squads I’ve ever seen. At this stage of the season we’re going to need everyone.”

    On his own form: “I’m really happy with it. I’m jut playing with a smile on my face and hopefully I’ll continue to do that.”

  6. 'I feel like I'm getting better and better'published at 19:43 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Manchester City

    Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku speaking to BBC One: "It felt good, I'm happy with the performance of my team, the performance of myself. I feel like I'm getting better and better. We scored important goals, we defended well, attacked well, very happy.

    "We were in control but you never know with the counter attacks, they have some fast players and they want to run in behind. The [defenders] did well today."

  7. Postpublished at 19:41 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Newcastle had just two shots in this match, their fewest in a single game in all competitions since November 2015 (also two v Bournemouth).

    Newcastle look dejectedImage source, Getty Images
  8. 'Howe will be Newcastle's manager next season'published at 19:39 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Alan Shearer
    Former England and Newcastle striker on BBC One

    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 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.

  9. 'City didn't have to be at their best'published at 19:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

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    Micah Richards
    Former England defender on BBC One

    City didn't have to be at their best. Doku had a brilliant game, Foden was outstanding. City are just a machine, they've got so much quality in their squad.

  10. Postpublished at 19:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    So far it's all about the sky blue in the FA Cup semi-finals with Coventry and Manchester City the first teams to book their place. Who will be joining them tomorrow?

    Chelsea or Leicester?

    Manchester United or Liverpool?

  11. 'You have to take half chances against City'published at 19:32 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Alan Shearer
    Former England and Newcastle striker 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.

  12. Postpublished at 19:30 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Here's a reminder of how Manchester City wrapped that one up.

    Media caption,

    FA Cup quarter-finals: Bernardo Silva scores opener for Manchester City against Newcastle

    Media caption,

    FA Cup 2024: Newcastle's Dúbravka 'furious' as Silva scores second goal for Man City

  13. 'City had so much control'published at 19:28 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Shay Given
    Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper on BBC One

    I think Man City had so much control. There's no fairytale here, Manchester City were so much better here. You have to take them chances when they come up and Newcastle weren't good enough today.

  14. Postpublished at 19:25 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    FT: Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    A dominant performance from Manchester City and you just feel they barely really got out of third gear here. Bernardo Silva's two deflected goals sealed the deal for the home side.

    Another trip to Wembley on the cards for Pep Guardiola's side.

    For Newcastle, it's a disappointing night as it means their hopes of winning any silverware this season are over.

  15. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    That's that. Manchester City progress to the semi-final of the FA Cup for a record sixth consecutive campaign.

    The double-Treble is still on.

  16. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+2 mins

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Miguel Almiron is into the book for a heavy challenge on Phil Foden.

  17. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Coventry scored two goals in added time earlier today to beat Wolves and progress to the semi-final.

    It doesn't feel like that is going to happen for Newcastle here.

  18. 'Foden is in such a great place at the moment'published at 19:21 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    I'm going to name Phil Foden as Man of the Match, he's done things in this match that make you go wow. Everything about him has just been a joy to watch. I just love watching him play, he's in such a great place at the moment.

  19. INJURY TIMEpublished at 90 mins

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Manchester City just passing the ball around with three minutes added on.

  20. 'City haven't had to get into top gear'published at 19:19 Greenwich Mean Time 16 March

    Man City 2-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    City haven't had to get into top gear, they've had a bit of luck with both goals but they've really controlled it. Isak has had two chances and in a game like this, you've got to take them.