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City through in FA Cup; Home ties today for Newcastle and United

Mar 2, 2025 10:31
By radiokerrysport
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City through in FA Cup; Home ties today for Newcastle and United

Manchester City recovered from a goal down to get past Championship strugglers Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup.

Preston secured a first quarter-final spot since 1966 as they eased past Burnley 3-nil.

Crystal Palace are through after beating 10-man Millwall 3-1, while Bournemouth needed penalties to see off fellow Premier League side Wolves.

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has defended captain Bruno Fernandes in the wake of scathing criticism from Roy Keane.

The club's treble-winning skipper hit out at the Portugal international's leadership - claiming "talent is not enough" to succeed at Old Trafford.

Amorim says Fernandes is a "really important" member of the squad who is "frustrated" at their poor form.

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United are looking to book their passage to the quarter finals of the FA Cup this afternoon.

They take on fellow Premier League side Fulham in round 5 at 4:30pm.

Before that, Brighton make the long trip up north for an FA Cup tie away at Newcastle.

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Kick off at St James' Park is at 1:45pm

The final game of the day sees high flying Nottingham Forest facing struggling Ipswich at 7:30pm.

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