2019-20 FA Cup Quarter-Final – Newcastle vs Man City Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Newcastle vs Man City kick off? Sunday 28th June, 2020 – 18:30 (UK)
Where is Newcastle vs Man City being played? St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
What TV channel is Newcastle vs Man City on in the UK? BBC One
Where can I stream Newcastle vs Man City in the UK? This game can be streamed live via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app
Where can I get tickets for Newcastle vs Man City? Ticket information can be found on each club’s official website
THE TEAM NEWS
NEWCASTLE
Predicted line-up (5-4-1): Dubravka; Javi Manquillo, Lascelles, Schar, Fernandez, Rose; Almiron, Hayden, Shelvey, Saint-Maximin;Joelinton
Unavailable: Clark (Injured), Lejeune (Injured)
Doubtful: S. Longstaff (Injured), M. Longstaff (Injured), Hayden (Injured), Ritchie (Injured)
MAN CITY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Mendy; De Bruyne, Gundogan, David Silva; Bernardo Silva, Jesus, Sterling
Unavailable: Bravo (Injured), Aguero (Injured), Fernandinho (Suspended)
Doubtful: Stones (Injured), Garcia (Injured), Foden (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Newcastle have resumed play in good spirits and the fact they can play with more freedom as they sit comfortably in a mid-table league position has helped their play. They welcome Man City to St James’ Park in the FA Cup and will know that if they can somehow overcome them, they could go all the way. That will be a tough ask however as City will prioritise the cup competitions after seeing Liverpool seal the title. Guardiola can rotate yet keep a strong line-up and while Newcastle have sprung a couple of surprise results against them in recent seasons, that seems unlikely here. Steve Bruce’s men could get on the scoresheet but City should have too much in the end for them.
