2019-02-16t193003z_1955174403_rc113b7c1600_rtrmadp_3_soccer-england-npt-mci_medium.jpg Newport's Fraser Franks and Jamille Matt salute their fans after the match Photo: ReutersManchester City endured some anxious moments but escaped from fourth-tier Newport County with their FA Cup hopes intact as Phil Foden scored twice in a 4-1 fifth-round victory on Saturday. Newport, 82 rungs below City on the English football ladder, rattled Pep Guardiola's aristocrats in the first half and Tyreeq Bakinson almost gave them a dream lead. But City's class showed in the second half and once Leroy Sane's powerful shot from a tight angle put them in front after 51 minutes the chances of a seismic Cup shock faded away. A second goal for youngster Foden arrived 71 seconds later though before Riyad Mahrez rubbed salt into Newport's wounds with virtually the last kick of the game as City claimed a 12th win in 13 matches in all competitions. Former Chelsea and England left back Ashley Cole grabbed Derby's consolation -- the first FA Cup goal of his career.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2019 19:41 UTC