Manchester City keep their trophy hopes for this season alive by coming from behind at Bournemouth to set up an FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
The most dominant force in English football in recent years looks to keep things rolling as Manchester City visits Bourneouth on Sunday in the FA Cup Quarterfinals.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not believe FA Cup success will totally salvage a poor season - but his team selection for this quarter-final at Bournemouth makes it clear he wants this ...
Preston was a founder member of the Football League in England, winning the first two league titles in 1889 and '90, and also won the FA Cup in 1938. The team was last in the top flight in 1961 and is the only non-Premier League club in the quarterfinals.
Both Bournemouth and Manchester City come into the FA Cup quarterfinal with mixed league performances. Bournemouth has achieved notable victories against fellow Premier League teams like Everton and Wolves to reach this stage, while City has shown their strength against lower-league sides including Salford City. Historical context reveals:
Marcus Rashford has scored his first goals for Aston Villa to help his new team beat second-tier Preston 3-0 and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 2015
Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is set for a long spell on the sidelines due to his ankle injury in the FA Cup quarterfinal win. Haaland had just scored his 30th goal of the season on Sunday against Bournemouth when he was hurt in a challenge by midfielder Lewis Cook.
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Manchester City's last reasonable chance at a trophy this season hits the Vitality Stadium on Sunday for an FA Cup quarterfinal clash with a confident Bournemouth.