Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium, securing their place in the English League Cup final by defeating Newcastle United in the second leg of their 2025/26 semi-final clash on Thursday, February 5th. The decisive victory ensured their progression with an impressive aggregate score.
Playing on home turf, Manchester City asserted their dominance early and often. The hosts quickly found their rhythm, with Omar Marmoush opening the scoring in the seventh minute. He then doubled his tally and City’s lead in the 29th minute, showcasing clinical finishing. Just three minutes later, Tijjani Reijnders further extended their advantage, netting a goal in the 32nd minute to give the Citizens a comfortable cushion heading into the break.
Despite City’s strong performance, Newcastle United managed to pull one goal back. Anthony Elanga found the net for the Magpies in the 62nd minute, offering a brief glimmer of hope for the visitors in this highly anticipated football match.
The match ultimately concluded with a 3-1 victory for Manchester City, bringing the total aggregate score across both legs to an emphatic 5-1 in their favor. This comprehensive win propels them directly to the English League Cup final, where they are set to face formidable opponents, Arsenal, in what promises to be an exciting showdown for the prestigious trophy.
Summary
Manchester City secured their spot in the English League Cup final by defeating Newcastle United in the second leg of their 2025/26 semi-final at the Etihad Stadium on February 5th. City won the match 3-1, resulting in an emphatic 5-1 aggregate victory across both legs. This dominant performance propels them to the final.
Omar Marmoush opened the scoring in the seventh minute and doubled City’s lead in the 29th, with Tijjani Reijnders adding a third in the 32nd minute. Anthony Elanga scored Newcastle’s lone goal in the 62nd minute. Manchester City is now set to face Arsenal in what promises to be an exciting English League Cup final.