Alexander Isak’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Magpies over Pep Guardiola’s team. Following the match, the Spaniard was visibly upset, approaching referee Chris Kavanagh and engaging in what appeared to be a heated discussion. In the second half, both Manuel Akanji and Kalvin Phillips received yellow cards for fouls, and Guardiola himself was booked for letting his frustrations get the better of him.
Manchester City’s defeat to Newcastle in the third round follows on from a quarter-final exit at the hands of Southampton last season. The result means any hope of Guardiola’s side completing the quadruple are over already, although the manager said after the game he would be “more than happy” with another treble.
Guardiola’s Manchester City will next be in action against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, September 30 at Molineux Stadium.