The Football League Paper says…

Exiles merit their shot at Pep’s boys
CAN Newport County knock Manchester City out of the FA Cup next Saturday? We wouldn’t put it past them.
After Pep Guardiola’s men thrashed League One Burton Albion 10-0 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, some would say the Exiles have no chance against the Premier League hot-shots.
But don’t forget that City memorably lost 1-0 to another third tier side Wigan – now in the Championship – in the FA Cup fifth round last year.
The big plus for League Two Newport is that they have home advantage. T...

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