Newcastle United’s opponents for the FA Cup quarter-finals have been revealed following their fifth-round victory against Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.
Gary Lineker, host of Match of the Day, quipped that Newcastle United great Alan Shearer hid beneath his desk after the Magpies drew Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Eddie Howe’s side advanced to the competition’s last eight after defeating Blackburn Rovers in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. After Anthony Gordon’s opening was cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics in normal time, Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka saved Dominic Hyam’s penalty kick to secure a 4-3 shootout victory.
The quarter-final draw took place prior to the FA Cup fifth-round action on Wednesday evening. Newcastle were the last team drawn out, and they had a difficult challenge in reaching the semi-finals, with Pep Guardiola’s side standing in their way of Wembley.
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