Steve Bruce admitted the chasm between the top and bottom of the Premier League has never been greater after Newcastle’s elimination from the FA Cup.
Newcastle were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in last night’s quarter-final at St James’ Park, with Pep Guardiola’s side registering 76 per cent possession on a damp occasion.
City go on to face Arsenal in next month’s semi-final at Wembley and Bruce believes it is becoming increasingly difficult for any team outside the elite to challenge.
‘There’s becoming a bigger gap between the top and bottom of the Premier League and that gap is growing,’ the Newcastle manager said.