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Manchester City Cruises Past Newcastle United To Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals
Manchester City took a significant step towards defending their FA Cup title with a convincing 2-0 victory over Newcastle United in the quarter-finals.
Bernardo Silva was the standout player for City, scoring two deflected goals to secure the win and_ extend their winning streak in the competition to an impressive 10 matches.
Silva broke the deadlock with a deflected effort that caught Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka off guard, giving City a well-deserved lead early on. The Portuguese midfielder then doubled City’s advantage with another deflected strike before the half-hour mark, displaying his clinical finishing.
While Newcastle tried to find a comeback, City’s defense stood firm. Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega made a crucial save to deny Alexander Isak a goal-scoring opportunity. City continued to dominate the first half, with Jeremy Doku and_ Ruben Dias testing Dubravka with their efforts on goal.
In the second half City picked up where they left off, with Doku and_ Erling Haaland’ coming close to adding to the lead. Despite Newcastle’s efforts to get back into the game, City’s backline remained resolute, stopping any potential threats.
As the match entered its final stages, Newcastle pushed forward in search of a consolation, but City’s defence held firm to secure the victory and_ a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Pep Guardiola’s side displayed their quality and_ their status as one of the tournament favourites.
