The final FA Cup quarter-final sees Bournemouth battle it out with Manchester City.
Andoni Iraola’s side earned their spot amongst the last eight after prevailing in a penalty shootout against Wolves.
The Spanish tactician’s defensive options have been dealt a huge blow by the suspensions of Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen. Both players have accumulated too many bookings after being shown a yellow card in the previous round.
However, Marcos Senesi is ready to be selected and could make his first appearance of the calendar year. Iraola isn’t certain the Argentine can last the entire game, but he is likely to be restored into the starting eleven due to the lack of alternatives.
This. Is. Massive.
Quarter-final.
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Right-backs Adam Smith and Julian Araujo have also returned to training but Luis Sinisterra isn’t fully fit.
Last year’s finalists Manchester City will be aiming to go one better this season and lift their eighth FA Cup at Wembley.
Despite missing international duty with Brazil, Ederson has been cleared fit for this afternoon’s match. The 31-year-old had been nursing a muscular issue but has trained over the last few days. Pep Guardiola revealed he still hasn’t decided who would start between the sticks with Stefan Ortega typically chosen in domestic competitions.
Central defenders John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Are are ruled out with the latter expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Bournemouth vs Manchester City – Match preview and team news
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Bournemouth: LLDDL
The Cherries have faltered over the last month and are winless in their last five matches in normal time.
However, during that period they did triumph over Wolves in the FA Cup after holding their nerve in the penalty shootout.
In the league standings, Bournemouth sit in 10th place but are only four points off today’s opponents.
Andoni Iraola’s outfit have never lifted major silverware in their entire history. A win today would see them go within two games of the prestigious trophy.
Manchester City: LWWLD
City’s primary focus is now on the FA Cup following a disappointing Premier League and European campaign.
In the league, Pep Guardiola and his players are fifth with Brighton and Newcastle only a solitary point behind them.
In Europe, the Citizens crashed out at the hands of Real Madrid, which meant they failed to reach the last 16 of the competition.
If they manage to overcome Bournemouth this afternoon they would’ve reached the FA Cup semi-final stage for the seventh consecutive season.
Last Meeting
Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City, Premier League, 2nd November 2025
Bournemouth beat Manchester City for the first time in their history back in November courtesy of a 2-1 win at the Vitality Stadium.
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