City To Go With Tried And Tested Against The Cherries In The FA Cup

The FA Cup is the most coveted domestic cup competition in English Football. And such is its demand this season by Manchester City, its magnitude could amplify.

City are staring down the barrel of a trophyless season for the first time in seven years after a poor run in the EPL, Uefa Champions League and Carabao Cup.

And so, to salvage what’s left of their season, they have to win the FA Cup and finish in the top four on the log standings.

But that’s easier said than done as they’ll visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals knowing they have to be better than their league outings.

The Cherries have already beaten City 2-1 in the league at home, Vitality Stadium, this season. And that’s why they’ll fancy their chances on Sunday (5.30PM) at the same venue.

Recent Form

Bournemouth Last 5 Prem Games: W-L-L-D-L

City's Last 5 Prem Games: W-L-W-L-D

Injuries:

Bournemouth:

Enes Unal (knee)

Marcos Senesi (fitness)

Adam Smith (muscle)

Julian Araujo (fitness)

Luis Sinisterra (hamstring)

Man City:

Rodri (knee)

Oscar Bobb (fitness)

Manuel Akanji (abductor)

John Stones (thigh)

Nathan Ake (foot)

Ederson (abdominal)

Key Players:

Bournemouth – Justin Kluivert

Kluivert has led the Cherries’ FA Cup charge this season, scoring one goal and registering one assist in three games. His attacking prowess will be key against City.

Man City – Omar Marmoush

Marmoush has adapted easily at City in the EPL. His four goals in seven appearances might have not yet helped the side in the league, but his contribution could be invaluable in the FA Cup.

Head-To-Head

Last matches: 16

Bournemouth won: 1

Man City won: 15

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Bournemouth (4-1-2-3)

Arrizabalaga; Cook, Zabarnyi, Hujsen, Kerkez, Chrissie, Adams, Tavernier, Semenyo, Kluivert, Evanilson

Man City (4-2-3-1)

Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Kovacic, Doku, De Bruyne, Marmoush, Haaland

DISCLAIMER: The lineup is only a prediction and may not reflect the official team sheet, which is usually announced closer to match time.

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