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City to Edge Bournemouth in Thrilling FA Cup Quarter-Final
England FA Cup - AFC Bournemouth VS Manchester City
Match Time:30-03-2025 23:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Bournemouth will face Manchester City in an exciting FA Cup quarter-final this weekend. Bournemouth progressed after defeating Wolverhampton Wanderers in a penalty shootout, while Manchester City narrowly overcame Plymouth Argyle 3-1 to reach the last eight.
Team Analysis:
At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City faced Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, with defender MaksymTaloverov giving the visitors a surprise lead with a first-half header. However, Nico O'Reilly equalized just before halftime and scored another header later, before Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win for City in the final minutes.
As for Bournemouth, their Champions League dreams have faded. After an unbeaten run of 12 games across all competitions, they've struggled recently under manager AndoniIraola, suffering four losses in their last eight matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Brentford.
Player Situation:
Manchester City returns from the international break with several key players still unavailable, including Rodri, John Stones, Nathan Ake, and Manuel Akanji. However, goalkeeper Ederson is set to return, and JoskoGvardiol's injury from international duty is not serious. Nico O'Reilly impressed at left-back in the win over Plymouth, and ErlingHaaland is leading the attack after reaching 100 goal involvements in the Premier League in record time.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, will miss the services of Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen due to suspension for accumulating yellow cards in the FA Cup. Julio Soler is expected to replace Kerkez at left-back, and Marcos Senesi, though fit again, is unlikely to play the full match. James Hill and Ilya Zabarnyi will start in defense, while several other players, including Adam Smith and Luis Sinisterra, remain sidelined.
Result Prediction:
Both Guardiola and Iraola may focus on attack given their weakened defenses, but their strong offensive players are capable of making an impact. While Bournemouth may manage to score, the absence of key defenders Huijsen and Kerkez could be a significant setback. Ultimately, City are favored to secure a spot in their seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final after a thrilling five-goal match.
Predicted Result: Bournemouth 2-3 Manchester City
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