Manchester City produced a commanding and professional 3-1 victory at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United on Saturday, 7 March 2026, advancing to the FA Cup quarterfinals with a performance that underlined their qualities as one of the competition’s most formidable contenders. Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle a precious early lead that briefly raised the prospect of an upset, but Omar Marmoush’s devastating second-half double, added to Savinho’s equaliser, gave City a comfortable winning margin and ensured Pep Guardiola’s side continued their pursuit of further silverware in a remarkably busy season.
Newcastle, operating in front of their passionate St. James’ Park crowd, began with the kind of energy and intensity that the occasion demanded. Harvey Barnes, who has been one of the Magpies’ more consistent performers throughout the 2025-26 campaign, scored in the 18th minute with a finish that gave the home supporters an early opportunity to dream of a genuine FA Cup upset. The atmosphere at the ground immediately lifted to its most intense level, and Newcastle looked to build on their advantage with the pressing and physical style that has made their home form so impressive this season.
City, however, are a club built for moments of adversity and they demonstrated their composure and quality in the response. Savinho equalised in the 39th minute with a goal that reflected the Brazilian winger’s directness and technical quality, arriving onto a ball played in behind the Newcastle defence before finishing with the precision that has become his trademark at the Etihad. The momentum had shifted decisively in City’s favour by the time the teams reached the interval, with the away side looking the more confident and settled outfit for the second half.
The second half belonged to Marmoush entirely. The Egyptian striker, who has been in exceptional form throughout 2025-26 and has established himself as one of the Premier League‘s most clinical finishers, scored in the 47th minute to give City the lead for the first time and then added a second in the 65th minute to seal the contest. Both goals demonstrated Marmoush’s finishing quality, his intelligent movement in the area, and his ability to create danger even against organised defences. City controlled the remainder of the match with the authority befitting a club of their experience and resources. Watch highlights on AllSportsZone.
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What was the score of Newcastle vs Manchester City on 7 March 2026?
Manchester City beat Newcastle United 3-1 at St. James’ Park in the FA Cup fifth round on 7 March 2026. Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle (18′) while Savinho (39′) and Omar Marmoush (47′, 65′) scored for City.
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Who scored in Newcastle vs Manchester City on 7 March 2026?
Harvey Barnes scored for Newcastle United in the 18th minute. Manchester City’s goals came from Savinho in the 39th minute and Omar Marmoush with a brace in the 47th and 65th minutes at St. James’ Park.