Joe Willock’s brace helped Newcastle United eke past Birmingham City in an FA Cup thriller to progress into the fifth round of the competition. Birmingham took the lead inside a minute through ex-Man United prodigy Ethan Laird, who smashed past Nick Pope with the help of a deflection from Callum Wilson.

Watch highlights as a Joe Willock brace helps Premier League Newcastle edge past League One leaders Birmingham City in a classic FA Cup tie.

Joe Willock bagged a brace as Newcastle United battled back from a goal down after 40 seconds to beat third tier Birmingham City 3-2 at St Andrew's on Saturday and reach the English FA Cup fifth round.

Joe Willock scored twice for Newcastle as they beat Birmingham in the FA Cup fourth round, but his first goal was shrouded in controversy after it was awarded by the linesman

It wasn't easy, but Newcastle United outlasted hosts Birmingham City to claim a 3-2 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Magpies came into the match as heavy favourites given their status as a Premier League side taking on a League One outfit,

The possibilities of Newcastle United in the FA Cup are now really opening up. A 3-1 win over Bromley in the third round, followed up by a 3-2 success at Birmingham on Saturday night. Newcastle United did a really professional job on the League One runaway leaders after the home side took a shock early lead.