His side were eliminated in the third round.
City dominated possession but only managed two shots on target with Newcastle managing double that total and also ranking higher for expected goals.
But Guardiola refused to criticise last season’s treble winners as he told Sky Sports: ‘We played an incredible game.‘Last season we were out against Southampton and not there but tonight we were. Congratulations to Newcastle.
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