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Southampton XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news
TL;DR
Southampton faces Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, aiming to be the first second-tier team in nearly 20 years to reach the final. Southampton is on a 20-match unbeaten streak under coach Tonda Eckert.
Key points
- Southampton aims to reach the FA Cup final as a second-tier side.
- The team is on a 20-match unbeaten streak.
- Tonda Eckert has transformed Southampton's performance.
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Southampton XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news
Southampton aim to become the first second-tier side in nearly two decades to reach the FA Cup final as they face Manchester City in this afternoon’s semi-final at Wembley.
The Saints enter this clash on a stunning twenty-match unbeaten streak. Tonda Eckert has transformed the club since taking over earlier in the campaign, guiding them to fourth in the Championship as they hunt automatic promotion.
At Wembley, however, history is not on their side. Southampton have been eliminated in nine of their 13 semi-final appearances and have lost 8 of their last 11 matches at the national stadium.
That said, they stunned top-flight leaders Arsenal in the quarter-finals this month — a result that demonstrated this side is capable of defying the odds. They now seek to topple another Manchester powerhouse, fifty years on from their famous 1976 triumph.
Southampton team news
Eckert heads into the tie with several selection concerns. Flynn Downes and Ryan Manning are both unavailable through suspension, while captain Jack Stephens faces a late fitness test after pulling out on Tuesday. Alex McCarthy and Mads Roerslev remain sidelined with wrist and knee issues, respectively. Daniel Peretz is expected to start in goal as a result.
Q&A
What is Southampton's current form heading into the FA Cup semi-final?
Southampton is on a remarkable 20-match unbeaten streak as they prepare for the semi-final against Manchester City.
How many FA Cup semi-finals has Southampton lost historically?
Southampton has been eliminated in nine of their 13 FA Cup semi-final appearances.
Who is the coach of Southampton and what impact has he had?
Tonda Eckert is the coach of Southampton, and he has significantly transformed the team, leading them to fourth in the Championship.
