Having seen them off in the League Cup semi-final comfortably, Pep Guardiola will not be happy with anything less than a victory. A home fixture against relegation-battlers Nottingham Forest – under new leadership and fighting for their lives – on March 4 will precede the FA Cup tie. And there is also a testing away clash against an ever-improving West Ham United on March 14. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook page‌However, the FA Cup clash with Newcastle is treacherous. The upcoming League Cup final has plenty riding on it, as well as the gong itself.

Source: Daily Mirror February 17, 2026 20:05 UTC