Pundits make their Newcastle vs Man City FA Cup predictions

straight to your inboxManchester City can move one step closer to winning their second piece of silverware of the season on Saturday when they face off against Arsenal at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final.City haven't had much to play for in recent weeks after Liverpool won the Premier League title and Champions League qualification was almost guaranteed but, after some disappointing results, they have begun to return to form as of late with three victories in succession.Building momentum ahead

straight to your inbox The details of Manchester City ’s stunning appeal victory might never be released by the Court of Arbitation for Sport (CAS). The “written reasons” for the quashing of the Blues’ two-year European ban were expected to be announced today.But the Switzerland-based court has delayed publication of the details of the case until next week – and suggest that they may never see the light of day.

straight to your inboxOle Gunnar Solskjaer voiced his support for Financial Fair Play after Manchester City won their appeal against a two-year ban from European football.City were initially hit with a €30million fine and prevented from playing in the Champions League or Europa League by Uefa, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport cleared City of committing 'serious breaches' of FFP regulations between 2012 and 2016.Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp and his Tottenham counterpart Jose Mourinho were

straight to your inboxManchester City players will be relieved to learn that the club's Champions League ban has been overturned, former defender Micah Richards says.City's appeal against UEFA sanctions for 'serious breaches' of Financial Fair Play regulations was successful, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that the allegations were 'not established or time-barred.'The verdict allows City to compete in the Champions League next season, ending the uncertainty that surrounded the

United's impressive form continued on Thursday night as they hammered yet another hapless opponent, with Aston Villa having the dubious honour on that occasion.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes, Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba.Southampton may prove to be slightly trickier opposition as they're on a decent run themselves but with the confidence United are playing with they'll be backing themselves to move even closer to a top four

straight to your inboxUefa have issued a statement which emphasises the fact that the Court of Arbitration for Sport had "insufficient conclusive evidence" in its case against Manchester City.The Blues were found not guilty of subverting the European governing body's financial fair play rules, but had a fine - for obstructing the investigation - reduced to ten million euros. CAS announced the verdict this morning, and Uefa issued a statement shortly afterwards.

straight to your inboxFormer Manchester City defender Micah Richards has revealed the one area of improvement that has taken Raheem Sterling’s game to the next level.Sterling scored a hat-trick during Man City’s comprehensive victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday night.The England forward found the bottom right corner with a lovely side-footed finish from the edge of the box to open the scoring for last season’s champions.Gabriel Jesus doubled City’s advantage not long after, before

straight to your inbox Micah Richards disagrees with Raheem Sterling’s comments that next season has next season has already started for Manchester City. The England international made the comment prior to City’s game at Southampton last weekend, having beaten newly-crowned champions Liverpool 4-0 in their previous game.

straight to your inboxManchester United will be hoping to keep their unbeaten run alive when they travel to Aston Villa on Thursday.United haven't lost now for 16 games and they're getting better and better as their talented attacking players continue to grow their understanding between one and another.United are hot in pursuit of Chelsea and Leicester City in the race to finish in the Premier League top four and will need another victory at Villa Park to keep the pace.Here's what the pundits

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways on Wednesday when they take on Newcastle United.City followed up their impressive 4-0 victory over the new Premier League champions Liverpool with a shock 1-0 defeat at Southampton on Sunday, after being unable to find the back of the net despite having 25 shots on goal.It was the Blues' ninth defeat of the season and no doubt stung the players who will now be looking to come back with a vengeance when they face

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola dismissed any talk of transfers until the end of the season when Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi were mentioned in a press conference ahead of the Premier League match against Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Having finally been dethroned by Liverpool a fortnight ago, attention has turned to how Manchester City can improve to try and reclaim the Premier League title next season.

straight to your inboxNew Manchester City goalkeeper Mikki van Sas has revealed his reasons for joining Manchester City after being lined up by Dutch giants Ajax.The 16-year-old seemed set to join the Amsterdam outfit, but then signed for the Blues, amid great criticism in Holland.The snipers claimed that he was wasting his career by joining City, as so many young foreign players had failed to make the grade.But van Sas, who will play with the under-18s next season, backed his own ability to

straight to your inbox Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on David Silva but stopped short of labelling him the best player in the club's history. Silva has starred for the Blues ever since arriving at the club back in 2010 from Valencia.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping to take another step forward in guaranteeing their place in next season's Champions League with a victory against Southampton on Sunday.City now just need four points to officially qualify for Europe's top competition after they demolished the newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool 4-0 on Thursday.It was a great performance from the Blues, with goals coming from Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and an own goal, which will

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 5 July.Rivaldo tips Messi to CityFormer Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted by a move to Manchester City.The Argentine is out of contract at the Camp Nou next year and is reportedly unhappy with the club he has spent his whole career at.City have long been mentioned as a possible destination for Messi due to his links with Guardiola, who managed him during his time with the

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Manchester City need a leader in defence to close the gap on Liverpool next season. City currently sit 23 points behind the newly-crowned Premier League champions ahead of tonight’s meeting between the two sides.

straight to your inbox Manchester City will aim to prove a point to Liverpool during tonight's Premier League encounter. City ' s defeat by Chelsea saw Liverpool crowned champions last week but the Blues will hope to show Jurgen Klopp that they will be back stronger next season.

straight to your inboxManchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal will take place on Saturday July 18, it has been confirmed.City comfortably beat Newcastle in the quarter-finals to set up a meeting with Mikel Arteta's Gunners - the last side to beat City in the competition back in the same stage in 2017.

straight to your inboxAfter an ultimately successful FA Cup quarter-final tie, Manchester United’s attentions now turn back to Premier League action as they face a midweek trip to the south coast.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men take on Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday evening as they look to close the gap on the top four in the league.United are in sixth place in the table, three points behind Wolves in fifth and five points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea.Brighton will be