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Manchester City faces Southampton in the FA Cup, aiming for a record fourth consecutive final. Despite fatigue in the squad, City has a strong record against lower-league teams.
Manchester City vs Southampton – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City aim to secure their place in a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final today when they take on Championship side Southampton.
Pep Guardiola’s side currently sit top of the Premier League table. They have won five straight matches across all competitions during an incredible spring run. City have won their last twenty-one FA Cup games against lower-league opposition. However, the manager must shuffle his pack due to significant fatigue within the squad.
City have scored eighty-four goals during their unbeaten run against non-Premier League sides. They look to add to their seven FA Cup trophies this season. That said, Guardiola has struggled with results at the national stadium previously. Six of his seven FA Cup defeats occurred at Wembley Stadium.
Rodri is the biggest injury concern after being forced off against Arsenal. It is unlikely Guardiola will risk him against Championship opposition tonight. Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol also remain on the treatment table for the Cityzens. Meanwhile, Abdukodir Khusanov and Marc Guéhi should continue their defensive partnership.
James Trafford is expected to replace in goal this afternoon. could be given a rest with potentially starting. will also hope for a rare start in the attacking unit. In his absence, might shift into midfield to provide cover for the absent Rodri.
Manchester City has won their last twenty-one FA Cup games against lower-league opposition.
Manchester City has won seven FA Cup trophies.
Pep Guardiola must shuffle his lineup due to significant fatigue within the squad.

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Man City predicted XI vs Southampton: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O’Reilly, Rodri, Silva, Cherki, Semenyo, Doku, Haaland
Saturday’s high-stakes semi-final will kick off at 17:15 BST at Wembley Stadium.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on BBC One and TNT Sports 1. The fixture is also available for streaming via BBC iPlayer, Now TV, and Prime Video UK.