Manchester City discover Emirates FA Cup quarter-final opponents following completed draw

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Published on 2024-02-28 19:07:43

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City have learned their fate in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals after a dominant performance in the earlier rounds.

The defending champions scored 12 goals in three matches, including a 6-2 win over Luton Town where Erling Haaland netted five goals and Kevin De Bruyne provided four assists. The team’s journey to the quarter-finals also included victories over Tottenham and Huddersfield Town.

In the draw, Manchester City was paired with Newcastle United for the quarter-finals, set to take place at the Etihad Stadium.

The other quarter-final matchups include Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Coventry City, Manchester United vs Liverpool, and Chelsea vs Leicester City. The games are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, 16th March.

The upcoming FA Cup tie adds to an already busy schedule for Manchester City, with a Premier League fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion now postponed.

This rescheduling comes between important matches against Liverpool at Anfield and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium after the international break.

Overall, Manchester City’s performance in the FA Cup has been impressive, and they now look ahead to facing Newcastle United in the quarter-finals.

With star players like Haaland and De Bruyne in top form, the team will be looking to continue their winning streak and defend their title in the prestigious competition.

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