Following the March international break, Manchester City are set to clash with Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
Although Manchester City's 2024–25 season has been full of disappointment, the defending English champions can still end the year with silverware. Pep Guardiola's men are the only team of the Premier League's "Big Six" left in the FA Cup and continue their road to Wembley with a match against Bournemouth in the quarterfinals.
When the two sides met in the Premier League back in November, the Cherries walked away with a 2–1 victory at Vitality Stadium. Manchester City will have revenge on the mind when they once again make the journey south, this time with their new January signings.
Still, Guardiola will be unable to call on the injured John Stones, Nathan Aké and Manuel Akanji, as well as long term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb for the FA Cup quarterfinals. Ederson, who missed out on Manchester City's 2–2 draw with Brighton before the break due, remains a doubt.
Here's how Manchester City could lineup against the Cherries on Sunday, Mar. 30.






