Birthday boy Kevin de Bruyne led Pep Guardiola’s side into the last four of the FA Cup and set up the mouthwatering possibility of an all-Manchester final.
De Bruyne, who turned 29 yesterday, struck from the penalty spot in the first half of a comfortable win over Newcastle as City booked a semi-final date with Arsenal.
And that means they could face United in the final at Wembley on August 1. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men take on Chelsea in their semi-final.
City dominated the opening half at St James’ Park but only had De Bruyne’s spot-kick to show for their superiority. And Dwight Gayle missed a golden chance to level matters after the break.
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