Newcastle United’s hopes of ending their trophy drought were dashed as they fell 2-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The defeat marks another disappointing season for the Magpies, who haven’t lifted a trophy since 1969.
Despite Newcastle’s spirited efforts, they struggled to match the quality of Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium.
Bernardo Silva’s deflected shot and a second goal before halftime sealed City’s victory, leaving Newcastle with no silverware yet again.
The Toon’s supporters, numbering 8,000 in the away end, sang throughout the game, but their team couldn’t find a breakthrough against City’s defense.
Alexander Isak’s close-range volley was the closest the vicitors came to scoring.
Newcastle’s season has been marred by injuries to key players, a congested fixture schedule, and tough cup draws.
Despite Eddie Howe’s efforts to guide them to a fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season, they have struggled to replicate that success in the current campaign.
While the Europa Conference League remains a possibility for Newcastle, they will need to find consistency and hope for results to go their way.
