Manchester City took a significant step towards defending their FA Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the quarter-finals, thanks to a brace from Bernardo Silva.
The Cityzens, rejuvenated from a midweek break, started strongly, with Silva’s deflected shot finding the net early on. Another deflected strike from Silva doubled City’s lead before the half-hour mark, leaving Newcastle with a mountain to climb.
Despite Newcastle’s efforts to stage a comeback, City’s dominance persisted, with chances for Jérémy Doku and Erling Haaland. Newcastle had their moments but couldn’t break through City’s defense.
The win extends Manchester City’s FA Cup winning streak to 10 matches and marks their progress towards potentially securing their first-ever back-to-back FA Cup titles. On the other hand, Newcastle’s quest for an FA Cup semi-final appearance continues.
