Aoba Tanaka 
As Manchester City gears up for their FA Cup quarter-final clash against Newcastle United, manager Pep Guardiola remains focused on the immediate challenge, steering clear of discussions about another monumental Treble. Guardiola’s team, having clinched the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles last season, aims to etch their name in history once again by achieving back-to-back Trebles this year.
However, Guardiola emphasizes that his attention is firmly fixed on Saturday’s quarter-final against Newcastle. “I’ll think about that in the last two or three weeks of the season,” Guardiola commented, highlighting his commitment to staying concentrated on the upcoming match.
City’s pursuit of further success sees them currently placed third in the Premier League, trailing Arsenal and Liverpool by just one point. Additionally, they are gearing up to face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals, fueling hopes of another triumphant campaign.
Despite missing key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson due to injury, Guardiola’s squad remains strong, with midfielder Jack Grealish set for a return to action. Meanwhile, Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, recently called up for his maiden senior England appearance, is expected to feature despite a recent knee injury.
Ahead of the match, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed his team’s determination to seize the opportunity, aiming to replicate their 2005 FA Cup semi-final run under Graeme Souness. “We’ll give it our all. We’ll attack and strive to progress into the next round,” Howe asserted, highlighting Newcastle’s hunger for success.
As anticipation builds for the high-stakes showdown, both teams are poised to showcase their resilience on the field, with City aiming to navigate past Newcastle’s challenge en route to further FA Cup glory.
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