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FA Cup | Fifth Round
Feb 16, 2019 at 5.30pm UK
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Foden targets European glory as City march on domestically
The 18-year-old midfielder scored two goals in a game for the first time in his senior career.Feb 17, 09:08
Guardiola hails Foden's 'incredible' double against Newport
The City boss was delighted with his team's second half performance at Rodney Parade.Feb 16, 21:09
The Match
Match Report
Phil Foden scores twice as Manchester City end League Two Newport County's FA Cup run with a 4-1 victory, following a late flurry at Rodney Parade.
Live Commentary
Join Sports Mole for minute-by-minute updates of the FA Cup fifth-round clash between League Two Newport County and Manchester City at Rodney Parade.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round clash between League Two Newport County and English champions Manchester City at Rodney Parade.
Build-up
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Manchester City face pitch-ed battle as Newport size up giant-killing
The part-synthetic surface is also used by the Dragons and Newport rugby teams.Feb 16, 04:30
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I am the reason - Guardiola apologises to Mahrez for lack of game time
Mahrez is Manchester City's record signing.Feb 15, 22:30
Taller, stronger Newport could make us suffer - Guardiola
Manchester City face the threat of another FA Cup shock after losing to Wigan in last year's fifth round.Feb 15, 15:18
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A look at the chasm which separates Newport and Manchester City
The League Two club host the English champions in the FA Cup on SaturdayFeb 15, 11:47
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How Manchester City could line up against Newport County
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their FA Cup fifth-round clash with League Two Newport County at Rodney Parade.Feb 14, 15:00
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Amond hoping to be toast of the FA Cup again
The 30-year-old Newport striker has scored in every round of the competition this season.Feb 14, 12:54
Joe Day vows not to lose any sleep over facing Sergio Aguero and company
The 28-year-old dashed off the pitch after the fourth-round victory over Middlesbrough but missed the birth of his twin daughters.Feb 13, 17:55
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Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Newport County
Sports Mole looks at the latest injury and suspension news for Manchester City ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie at Newport County.Feb 11, 15:05
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