Tranmere Rovers needed extra time seal their second straight league promotion, defeating 10-man Newport County 1-0 in the League Two playoff final.
Mansfield were in line for a victory, but a controversial penalty gave Newport a lifeline heading into the second leg of their League Two playoff tie.
Phil Foden and Manchester City put an end to Newport County’s FA Cup run, beating the League Two side at Rodney Parade to reach the quarterfinals.
English FA Cup: Riyad Mahrez (90’+4) Newport 1-4 Man City
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Phil Foden and Manchester City put an end to Newport County’s FA Cup run, beating the League Two side at Rodney Parade to reach the quarterfinals. Manchester City were given a scare by League Two side Newport County but second-half goals from Leroy Sane, Phil Foden (2) and Riyad Mahrez set up a 4-1 win and a place in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Newport almost took a shock lead in the 14th minute when a long throw into the box was flicked on and Tyreeq Bakinson looked certainly to score, only for Ederson to superbly get across his goal and palm the header away.
Six minutes later City got another scare, again from a long throw, as Joss Labadie…
English FA Cup: Leroy Sane (51′) Newport 0-1 Man City
Leroy Sane and Man City appeal for a penalty late on in the first half as the ball hit Mark O’Brien’s arm in an unnatural position.
Newport County and Man City are level at the break thanks to Ederson’s stellar save after just 15 minutes.
The guys respond to your tweets about the state of Newport County’s pitch, which number 9 Barcelona should sign, potential rule changes and more.
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Feb 16 (Reuters) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised to Riyad Mahrez for the winger’s lack of game time in recent weeks, saying the Algerian’s form is not to be blamed.Mahrez, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Leicester City for a club record 60 million pounds ($77.36 million) at the start of the season, has not started for City in the Premier League since the victory at Southampton on Dec. 30.The 27-year-old has impressed Guardiola by making the most of his opportunities…