Former Newcastle defender John Anderson said the Magpies’ FA Cup fifth‑round tie at St James’ Park will be a chance to get some revenge after the Carabao Cup semi‑final loss to Manchester City. “It’ll be the fifth meeting… we asked for a home tie and that’s what we got,” he told BBC.
Newcastle have faced City three times this season and five times in domestic cups over six years. Anderson added that beating the Pep Guardiola side at home is the only way to win, and that the match offers a “little bit of sweet revenge.”