Newcastle United and Manchester City face off again in the FA Cup fifth round, marking their fifth meeting in domestic cup competitions this decade. The draw sparked mixed reactions from supporters, with City fans viewing it as a unique challenge while Newcastle supporters expressed frustration at the familiar fixture.

City have dominated recent encounters, eliminating Newcastle from last season's EFL Cup semi-finals with a 5-1 aggregate victory. Pep Guardiola's side have reached three consecutive FA Cup finals and are the reigning champions after defeating Newcastle en route to the 2024 decider. The two clubs meet again this Saturday in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium.

This marks the 17th time the clubs have been paired in cup competitions, still trailing Arsenal versus Liverpool as England's most common cup tie at 27 meetings. Despite the frequency, City fan writer Freddie Pye believes these fixtures maintain their appeal due to the knockout format's unpredictability. Newcastle correspondent Charlotte Robson revealed supporters joked about facing City again after beating Aston Villa, only to see their prediction come true.