MARTIN KEOWN: Newcastle looked like they were going to play soccer in a washing machine

It was like trying to play football in a washing machine for Newcastle, just as the Manchester City players spun around them in the first half. City owned riveting. That being said, they were relentless.

Pep Guardiola implemented a six-second rule in Barcelona that required players to try to regain the ball within that period if they lost it. This also applies to City under Guardiola.

When Newcastle came back into possession, they were soon pressured to take it away. Statistics from the first drink break after 26 minutes said it all. Completed City passes: 188. From Newcastle: 15.

Manchester City chased Newcastle like a pack of wolves with their relentless press style

City could have scored four or five goals before Kevin De Bruyne’s penalty kick took the lead in the first half

Steve Bruce put his side on his back at five, not his usual four, and we saw a rush of visitors who had one chance at a time. Perhaps City had a need to respond to the way Liverpool won its title mid-week, and Kevin De Bruyne was in the mood for his birthday. The only surprise was that it had taken them so long to overcome the dead end from the spot by De Bruyne in the 37th minute.

Newcastle had to change their lineup in the second half.

If you want to get out of the FA Cup, you want to fight. Bruce chose a back four and Newcastle finally saw more of the ball and made it a match. Dwight Gayle missed an opportunity to take advantage of and compensate for a city mistake, and Raheem Sterling scored 2-0.

City reached the semi-finals, where they compete against my old club Arsenal.

Raheem Sterling sealed the win when Pep Guardiola’s side made Newcastle dizzy