Marmoush's Brace Sends City Through, Turning Newcastle into a Cup Nightmare
8 March 2026
Match overview
Manchester City surged past Newcastle United 3-1 at St James' Park to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Newcastle took the lead in the 18th minute through Harvey Barnes, but Manchester City hit back before half-time when Savinho found the net.
Marmoush then added two goals, at 47 and 65, sealing City's win.
Marmoush's impact and postmatch notes
City took control after the break, with Marmoush orchestrating moves and contributing to a relentless siege.
The second half opened with a muted atmosphere, then Marmoush burst into the box and curled a shot past the keeper.
The stadium roared as City sealed the result with a third, maintaining momentum for the rest of the campaign.
Marmoush's post-match comments on TNT highlighted resilience: It wasnt perfect, but we showed the right mentality and joy in finishing our chances.
Across all competitions this season, Marmoush has tallied 14 goals, with seven coming against Newcastle in five outings.
His record against the Magpies is a talking point for City fans, who hope his form continues to drive domestic cup runs.
Fans also noted the camaraderie around the squad and the rousing support inside St James' Park, even when City fell behind early.
As the quarterfinals loom, City can reflect on a performance that mixed grit, pace, and a touch of opportunism.
For Marmoush, the road seems bright whenever the ball finds his feet, especially when it finds the net.
Final thought: Newcastle will hope for better fortune in future meetings.
Punchline 1: If Marmoush keeps this up, even the net will beg for mercy.
Punchline 2: Newcastle should install a speed bump on their defense—the ball keeps cruising past anyway.
