Manchester City brought Newcastle’s FA Cup journey to a crashing end as Pep Guardiola’s superstars dominated a 2-0 win at the Etihad.
City progress to a quarter-final clash against Coventry after the Championship side’s dramatic win over Wolves, while Newcastle are left to compete solely in the Premier League.
Bernardo Silva was twice on the scoresheet with two deflected efforts that Newcastle failed to mount a reply against.
Mail Sport’s Craig Hope gives his player ratings from the Etihad.
Bernardo Silva scored twice as Manchester City brought Newcastle’s FA Cup journey to a crashing end with a 2-0 win
Newcastle are now left to solely focus on the FA Cup after being eliminated by City
Manchester City
Stefan Ortega 6
A spectator for the large part but made a big save in the first half from Isak. His distribution, however, was suspect.
Kyle Walker 6.5
Untroubled, especially given Newcastle played without wingers. Did not really have to get forward, either. An easy night.
Ruben Dias 6.5
Like his team-mates at the back, this was a relative stroll for the centre-half. Strong and imposing when he had to be.
Manuel Akanji 7
Isak attempted to get away on his shoulder once or twice, but he invariably recovered and was not overly exerted.
City defender Manuel Akanji looked comfortable throughout and was not overly exerted
Josko Gvardiol 6.5
Was tested by Murphy’s pace and intent but came out on top.
Mateo Kovacic 7.5
Seemed to have a monopoly on possession of the ball at one stage, and never once wasted it. Very easy, but he also made it look so.
Rodri 7.5
See Kovacic. It was all so simple for the Spaniard, who is just better than anyone he comes up against.
Rodri enjoyed a simple afternoon against Newcastle as he predictable controlled the tempo of the game
Phil Foden 8
Played from the right but found space in No.10 position and was a menace throughout. Some lovely touches and just about the game’s best player.
Phil Foden starred as he played from the right but also found space in No.10 position
Bernardo Silva 7.5
Two goals, albeit both deflected, but he was rewarded for taking aim after Newcastle stood off and invited him to shoot. Plenty of classy involvements the goals apart.
Jeremy Doku 7
Was involved in most City offensives but decision-making still needs to be better. Does not convert on positions of promise.
Erling Haaland 6.5
There were probably goals to be had here but he rarely threatened, save for one run and shot that flew inches wide. More of a team display than individual show from the striker.
There were probably goals to be had for Erling Haaland but he rarely threatened
Substitutions
Oscar Bobb (on for Doku 77) 6
Julian Alvarez (on for Haaland 87) N/A
Manager – Pep Guardiola 7
A routine night when Newcastle’s change of shape presented very few problems and Guardiola’s team teased passes around the park with comfort.
Newcastle United (5-3-2)
Martin Dubravka 6.5
Two good saves before half-time to keep the score down. Unfortunate in that both goals were deflected.
Martin Dubravka made two good saves before half-time to keep the score down but was twice beaten on the night
Jacob Murphy 6.5
Was the source of some threatening balls in behind City and, in a team lacking energy right now, his endeavour stands out.
Fabian Schar 5.5
Unfortunate to be booked for fair challenge on Haaland but was out of sorts in his use of the ball at times.
Jamaal Lascelles 5.5
A difficult night at times in which he was booked for a tug on Doku, who repeatedly tried to run the wrong side of the visiting skipper in the first half.
The Newcastle skipper endured a difficult night coping with the pace of Jeremy Doku
Sven Botman 5
Clearly still affected by a knee problem and, allied to physical issues, his decision-making has also gone awry. His header was the deflection for City’s second goal.
Dan Burn 5
Backed off too much in allowing Silva to shoot for first goal and his right leg deflected the ball over Dubravka.
Sean Longstaff 4.5
Playing with a foot problem and needs to come out of the team. Looks very short of confidence and energy.
Sean Longstaff played with a foot problem and continues to look very short of confidence and energy
Bruno Guimaraes 7
Tried to make things happen and was easily the pick of Newcastle’s midfield. At least played a couple of testing balls in behind.
Joe Willock 5
Does not look 100 per cent after achilles absence and was involved nowhere near enough as his team needs, for a player who can impact to great effect when fully fit.
Anthony Gordon 5
Joins up with England now and the only positive from this was that he avoided injury, given how little he was in the game.
It was an off night for Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon as he struggled to find a way past City’s defence
Alexander Isak 5.5
Should have scored before the break when ball fell his way eight yards out but shot was saved. Same again in second half when hesitating after finding space in area. Another who does not look at his sharpest.
Subtitutions
Miguel Almiron (on 62 for Gordon) 5.5
Lewis Miley (on 62 for Longstaff) 6
Eddie Howe’s struggling Newcastle side did not do enough to trouble City at the other end
Lewis Hall (on 62 for Burn) 6
Elliot Anderson (on 62 for Willock) 6.5
Manager – Eddie Howe 5
Set up with a back five for first time this season and was unfortunate in that both City goals were deflected, but his side did not do enough to trouble City at the other end.
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