Newcastle United will face Manchester City tonight in a key match of the FA Cup fifth round.
The teams know each other well this season, having met multiple times in different competitions.
This familiarity brings added interest as both teams balance their cup ambitions with important Champions League matches ahead.
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Newcastle vs Manchester City Kick-off Time and How to Watch
The FA Cup match between Newcastle United and Manchester City will start at 8pm GMT on Saturday, March 7.
This game will take place at St James’ Park, where Newcastle aims to leverage home support against a top European team.
Viewers in the UK can catch the live broadcast on TNT Sports 1, beginning at 7pm GMT.
Streaming is available through Discovery+, which features TNT Sports’ live coverage.
This will be the fifth meeting between these two clubs this season, with the chance of facing each other again if both advance in the Champions League.
Newcastle vs Manchester City Team News Ahead of FA Cup Clash
Newcastle will miss Jacob Ramsey due to suspension after his red card in the recent match against Manchester United.
Sandro Tonali is likely to play despite a recent injury issue, and Nick Woltemade is expected to return after illness.
Bruno Guimaraes, Emil Krath, Tino Livramento, and Fabian Schar will not be available, while Lewis Miley is working towards a return later this month.
Manchester City may make some changes, with James Trafford set to start in goal as Pep Guardiola manages his goalkeepers in cup fixtures.
Players like Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush, Savinho, Nico Gonzalez, and Tijjani Reijnders are eager for playing time as the team prepares for a Champions League match against Real Madrid.
Prediction: Manchester City is expected to win 2-1 against Newcastle United.