Manchester City XI vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City travel to face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this afternoon.

The FA Cup offers the club’s last chance of silverware after a challenging campaign. Pep Guardiola’s side are fifth in the Premier League and exited the Champions League in the play-off round.

However, the Citizens enter the quarter-finals as favourites for this competition.

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City are the only side among the quarter-finalists to have won the FA Cup in the last 66 years and are aiming to reach a third consecutive final. A victory at Bournemouth will also see City reach the semi-finals for the seventh straight season.

Manchester City XI vs Bournemouth – Predicted lineup and team news

Manchester City team news

Pep Guardiola confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Ederson is available for selection. The goalkeeper missed Brazil’s fixtures during the international break with an abdominal issue. Josko Gvardiol is also fit despite sustaining a knock while representing Croatia over the break.

Gvardiol’s availability is a big boost, given City remain without Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake and John Stones. Oscar Bobb is edging closer to a first-team return after featuring for the youth side, but is unlikely to feature today. Rodri remains a long-term absentee with an ACL injury and Guardiola has said that City will take a cautious approach with his return.

Manchester City Predicted Lineup

Manchester City predicted XI: Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Kovacic; Foden, Doku, Marmoush; Haaland.

When is Bournemouth vs Manchester City?

Bournemouth host Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday 30th March 2025. Kick-off is 16:30 BST.

What TV channel is Bournemouth vs Manchester City on?

Bournemouth vs Manchester City will be available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX.

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