Manchester City fans react angrily to FA Cup quarter-final kick-off time against Newcastle United at St. James's Park

Newcastle United will host Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday 21st March at 7pm.

It’s The Magpies’ first FA Cup quarter-final in 14 years as they prepare to take on the holders under the lights at St. James’s Park.

But the late Saturday evening kick-off could impact the number of City fans making the journey to Tyneside.

Some took to Twitter to express their frustrations with the game that will be televised live on BBC One and iPlayer...

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