Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on SundayMan City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final and here is the predicted XI.
Man City will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side have only won four of their previous ten matches, with two of those victories coming over Leyton Orient and Plymouth Argyle earlier in the competition.
City's primary focus for the remainder of the season will be on their Premier League form as they look to secure a top-five finish and a place in next season's Champions League, though they are still considered favourites to win the FA Cup with so many top sides already knocked out.
An FA Cup victory would not be enough to salvage a regressive season, but it still provides another chance at silverware and an opportunity for the January signings to win their first trophy with the club. Here is how we think City should line up at the Vitality Stadium.
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Ortega is the cup goalkeeper for the remainder of the season and started in place of the injured Ederson against Brighton.
Ortega is the cup goalkeeper for the remainder of the season and started in place of the injured Ederson against Brighton.
1. GK - Stefan Ortega
Ortega is the cup goalkeeper for the remainder of the season and started in place of the injured Ederson against Brighton. | Getty Images
Lewis is the most natural option at right-back and should start a game of this magnitude.
Lewis is the most natural option at right-back and should start a game of this magnitude.
2. RB - Rico Lewis
Lewis is the most natural option at right-back and should start a game of this magnitude. | Getty Images
Khusanov is still raw but has improved since his disastrous debut. He is certain to start amid the defensive injury crisis.
Khusanov is still raw but has improved since his disastrous debut. He is certain to start amid the defensive injury crisis.
3. CB - Abdukodir Khusanov
Khusanov is still raw but has improved since his disastrous debut. He is certain to start amid the defensive injury crisis. | Getty Images
Dias should keep his starting role given the lack of options available to Pep Guardiola in central defence.
Dias should keep his starting role given the lack of options available to Pep Guardiola in central defence.
4. CB - Ruben Dias
Dias should keep his starting role given the lack of options available to Pep Guardiola in central defence. | Getty Images
Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on SundayMan City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final and here is the predicted XI.
Man City will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side have only won four of their previous ten matches, with two of those victories coming over Leyton Orient and Plymouth Argyle earlier in the competition.
City's primary focus for the remainder of the season will be on their Premier League form as they look to secure a top-five finish and a place in next season's Champions League, though they are still considered favourites to win the FA Cup with so many top sides already knocked out.
An FA Cup victory would not be enough to salvage a regressive season, but it still provides another chance at silverware and an opportunity for the January signings to win their first trophy with the club. Here is how we think City should line up at the Vitality Stadium.
Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the previous round but Gvardiol should start against tougher opposition this weekend.
Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the previous round but Gvardiol should start against tougher opposition this weekend.
5. LB - Josko Gvardiol
Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the previous round but Gvardiol should start against tougher opposition this weekend. | Getty Images
Gonzalez has started well enough in a City shirt and needs as much game time as possible for the remainder of the season.
Gonzalez has started well enough in a City shirt and needs as much game time as possible for the remainder of the season.
6. CM - Nico Gonzalez
Gonzalez has started well enough in a City shirt and needs as much game time as possible for the remainder of the season. | Getty Images
Kovacic didn't feature against Brighton before the international break and could start instead of Ilkay Gundogan.
Kovacic didn't feature against Brighton before the international break and could start instead of Ilkay Gundogan.
7. CM - Mateo Kovacic
Kovacic didn't feature against Brighton before the international break and could start instead of Ilkay Gundogan. | Getty Images
Foden has struggled for form all season but this could be an opportunity for him to find his confidence again.
Foden has struggled for form all season but this could be an opportunity for him to find his confidence again.
8. RM - Phil Foden
Foden has struggled for form all season but this could be an opportunity for him to find his confidence again. | Getty Images
Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on SundayMan City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Sunday
Man City face AFC Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-final and here is the predicted XI.
Man City will hope to return to winning ways when they travel to face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side have only won four of their previous ten matches, with two of those victories coming over Leyton Orient and Plymouth Argyle earlier in the competition.
City's primary focus for the remainder of the season will be on their Premier League form as they look to secure a top-five finish and a place in next season's Champions League, though they are still considered favourites to win the FA Cup with so many top sides already knocked out.
An FA Cup victory would not be enough to salvage a regressive season, but it still provides another chance at silverware and an opportunity for the January signings to win their first trophy with the club. Here is how we think City should line up at the Vitality Stadium.
Marmoush has started well for City and has worked well in attack alongside Erling Haaland.
Marmoush has started well for City and has worked well in attack alongside Erling Haaland.
9. CAM - Omar Marmoush
Marmoush has started well for City and has worked well in attack alongside Erling Haaland. | Getty Images
Doku is an inconsistent player, but he can cause Bournemouth plenty of problems this weekend.
Doku is an inconsistent player, but he can cause Bournemouth plenty of problems this weekend.
10. LM - Jeremy Doku
Doku is an inconsistent player, but he can cause Bournemouth plenty of problems this weekend. | Getty Images
Haaland is the still the main source of goals in this City side and should lead the line.
Haaland is the still the main source of goals in this City side and should lead the line.
11. ST - Erling Haaland
Haaland is the still the main source of goals in this City side and should lead the line. | Getty Images