Manchester City cruise into the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable victory over a jaded and disappointing Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable victory over a jaded and disappointing Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.
City were in control with a two-goal lead by the break on Saturday, and although both goals had an element of good fortune, they reflected a half in which the holders were dominant with 75% possession. City were not at their sparkling best in difficult conditions - but they did not need to be, or indeed have to be anywhere near top gear to dispose of Newcastle. They simply never needed to extend themselves in the face of Newcastle's timid challenge.
Guardiola will now hope City's players come through the international break unscathed before the return to domestic action in the colossal meeting with Premier League leaders Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on 31 March.Newcastle had just two shots in this match, their fewest in a single game in all competitions since 2015
For all this, it was a tame Newcastle performance that carried few signs of self-belief or conviction that they might be able to make a game of it once City established a stranglehold.
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