{"id":196698,"date":"2026-03-07T07:34:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/fa-cup-alan-shearer-predicts-newcastle-vs-man-city-chelsea-arsenal-fixtures"},"modified":"2026-03-07T07:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:34:49","slug":"fa-cup-alan-shearer-predicts-newcastle-vs-man-city-chelsea-arsenal-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/fa-cup-alan-shearer-predicts-newcastle-vs-man-city-chelsea-arsenal-fixtures","title":{"rendered":"FA Cup: Alan Shearer predicts Newcastle vs Man City, Chelsea, Arsenal fixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has predicted some of the FA Cup fifth round matches taking place this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Shearer predicted Newcastle United to beat Manchester City on Saturday night at St. James\u2019 Park.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman also backed Chelsea and Arsenal to win their matches against Wrexham and Mansfield Town, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Providing his prediction for Metro, Shearer said, \u201cI guess Mikel Arteta will make changes, but I even think with the changes that come in, they\u2019ll still have the quality. I don\u2019t see a shock at Mansfield, no, I think Arsenal will go through with ease. Prediction \u2013 Arsenal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On the Wrexham vs Chelsea game, Shearer said, \u201cIt\u2019ll be absolutely rocking on Saturday at the Racecourse Ground. I think whatever team he puts out, I think they\u2019ll still have enough to beat Wrexham. Prediction \u2013 Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the Newcastle vs Man City tie, Shearer added, \u201cIt\u2019ll be tight, it always is, but I think Newcastle might have enough to get through. Prediction \u2013 Newcastle.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has predicted some of the FA Cup fifth round matches taking place this weekend. Shearer predicted Newcastle United to beat Manchester City on Saturday night at St. James\u2019 Park. The Englishman also backed Chelsea and Arsenal to win their matches against Wrexham and Mansfield Town, respectively. 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