Manchester City continue their hunt for silverware as they turn their focus to their FA Cup semifinal match against Southampton on Saturday evening at Wembley.
They face a Southampton side who have already beaten two Premier League sides to reach the semis. They upset giants Arsenal in the previous round, beating them 2-1 at St. Mary’s.
Erling Haaland scored a hattrick and Antoine Semenyo added another as Man City demolished Liverpool 4-0 in the quarters to book their place in the Wembley semifinal.
This is the eighth consecutive season that Pep Guardiola has guided City to the FA Cup semis and they are seeking a remarkable eighth title in the competition. They are hot favorites, scoring 19 goals and conceding just twice in four games.
Southampton on the other hand have only ever won the FA Cup once in their history, beating Manchester United 1-0 in 1976.
The winners will set yet another date at Wembley in the final against either Chelsea or Leeds, who will battle it out in the other semi on Sunday.
Will the ruthless City make light work of Southampton or can the Championship side cause yet another upset? We have a look at the key details of the match and offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Man City vs Southampton start?
The game kicks off at 7:15PM E.A.T
Man City vs Southampton team news
Ruben Dias and Rodri remain doubts for City, though they will be boosted by the return of Matteo Kovacic after a lengthy period on the sidelines through injury.
Haaland will lead the attack, flanked by Semenyo and Rayan Cherki.
Bernardo Silva is also tipped to start in what could be his last ever FA Cup game for City, Savinho may get the nod ahead of Jeremy Doku as well.
Southampton do not have any new injury concerns and have a fully fit squad to choose from. They are expected to field their strongest XI with Ross Stewart and Cameron Archer leading the line.
The rest of the team will remain unchanged from the side that beat Arsenal.
Man City vs Southampton head-to-head and current form
City bring a five-match winning streak into this encounter, scoring 13 goals and conceding just once against Arsenal.
On the other hand, Southampton saw their eight-game winning streak halted by a 2-2 draw against Bristol on Tuesday. With both sides unbeaten, we can expect an electrifying fixture.
The last time these sides met in the league last year, nothing could separate them as they played out to a barren draw. City have beaten Southampton thrice in their recent run of five matches, with the Championship side famously knocking them out of the EFL Cup in 2023.
Current form:
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Man City vs Southampton previous games
Man City vs Southampton prediction
The pressure of a semifinal is unlikely to have an impact in this fixture, with both teams in top form and scoring goals freely.
City are the favorites but with Southampton’s record in this competition this season, we cannot write them off.
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