Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisted there will be no surprises in store for them when they take on Newcastle in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday.

The Sky Blues have faced the Magpies four times already this season (twice in the English Premier League and then in the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-finals), making them a familiar foe that holds no enigma, according to the Spanish coach. “We know each other, so no surprises. It’s not the first time this season. How many times with Newcastle and Eddie Howe have we played. It’s a lot,” said Guardiola.