FA Cup: Bournemouth vs. Man City Picks — Visitors to Keep Silverware Hopes Alive (Mar 30)

It has been a strange season for Man City in 2024-25, but Pep Guardiola’s side still have hopes of winning major honors in the form of the FA Cup.

City have eased through the first three rounds of the FA Cup this term, but they will come up against Premier League opposition for the first time in the competition this term on Sunday.

Bournemouth have their sights set on a first major honor this season. The Cherries have been excellent in the previous three rounds, eliminating West Brom, Everton, and Wolves.

Odds

City Dominate H2H Record

Man City boast a dominant record against Bournemouth, having won 15 of the last 16 meetings between the sides.

However, their only defeat against the Cherries was suffered in the latest meeting, with Bournemouth registering a 2-1 home success in November.

Bournemouth vs. Man City Key Stats

• Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne has been involved in more FA Cup goals than any other player since January 2016.
• Bournemouth are playing in the FA Cup quarterfinals for the second time in five seasons.

Bournemouth Team News

Marcos Senesi could be fit enough to return for the Cherries this Sunday. However, Adam Smith, Enes Unal, and Hamed Traore all remain out.

Possible Lineup

K. Arrizabalaga (GK); L. Cook, J. Hill, D. Huijsen, M. Kerkez, R. Christie, T. Adams, A. Semenyo, D. Brooks, J. Kluivert, Evanilson

Man City Team News

Ederson is unlikely to be risked this weekend. Rodri, John Stones, and Manuel Akanji are all also ruled out. Nathan Ake is unlikely to return to action until May.

Possible Lineup

S. Ortega (GK); R. Lewis, V. Reis, J. Gvardiol, N. O’Reilly, I. Gundogan, B. Silva, P. Foden, K. De Bruyne, P. Foden, E. Haaland

Bournemouth vs. Man City Picks

Bournemouth enjoyed a rare win against Man City earlier this season, and they should have the attacking talent to pose questions of Pep Guardiola’s side on Sunday.

However, City’s experience at the latter stages of competitions could prove crucial, as they keep their hopes of silverware alive.