Silva kills off Newcastle to keep City on double treble trail

The Portuguese star’s two deflected first-half goals won the Etihad quarter-final

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva (centre) celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup quarter-final match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. 

PEP Guardiola reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the seventh time in his eight seasons as Manchester City manager, thanks to one of his most loyal veterans Bernardo Silva.

The Portuguese star’s two deflected first-half goals killed off the Etihad quarter-final before it had even effectively started, clearing the path for yet another trip to the home of football for his manager.