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Fri 6 March 2026 20:00, UK
Newcastle United host Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round this weekend with both sides aiming to go one step further to lifting silverware at Wembley this season.
This will be the fifth time in the 2025-26 campaign that the two sides have played each other, with Newcastle winning once and City emerging victorious on the other three occasions.
Eddie Howe’s side sealed a priceless three points on home turf against Man United in midweek, with Will Osula scoring a fine solo goal in the last minute of the game.
Nottingham Forest held Pep Guardiola’s side to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad last time out, meaning they lost ground on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Man City travel to St James’ Park in FA Cup action this weekend, and Football Insider has highlighted everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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Newcastle have already dispatched of two Premier League sides in the FA Cup this season, as they beat Bournemouth on penalties in the third round and then won 3-1 at Aston Villa in the fourth round.
City, meanwhile, thrashed Exeter City 10-1 in third round action and then beat Salford City 2-0 in the previous round last month.
Both teams will surely be close to full strength as they face off this weekend, with the match set to kick off at 8pm on Saturday, 7 March.
Those in the UK will be able to tune into the action on TNT Sports 1, while their subscribers will also be able to watch the clash online on discovery+.
Date7 MarchKick-off time8pmStadiumSt James’ ParkTV channelTNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, Discovery Plus
Highlights from every cup game will be on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app on Sunday from 10:30pm.
Why all eyes will be on James Trafford this weekend
Trafford is expected to start for City at Newcastle this weekend, as he did in the Carabao Cup in January when he won Player of the Round for a fine goalkeeping performance.
The 23-year-old stopper has been vocal about his desire to play more at the top level, and rumours continue to swirl around him potentially leaving the Etihad this summer for pastures new, with Newcastle an interested party.
Keith Wyness, who has been CEO of numerous Premier League clubs, has exclusively told Football Insider that Trafford should join Newcastle this summer over any other side.
The likes of Aston Villa and Tottenham are reportedly interested in his services too, but if he wants to join the Magpies, then Saturday will be a good time to show that he should be the man for Howe and co. to target.
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