Manchester City eye FA Cup final spot v Southampton at Wembley | OneFootball

Guardiola’s team arrives as the Premier League leader and a top favorite, but Southampton already caused an upset in the tournament and wants to do it again.

Manchester City and Southampton will face each other this Saturday, April 25, at Wembley in the semifinals of the 2025-2026 FA Cup. The match will begin at 1:15 p.m. (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on Disney+ Premium for South America.

The team coached by Pep Guardiola is arriving at the perfect moment. After a great comeback in the final stretch, City climbed to the top of the Premier League after beating Arsenal and maintaining its strong run with another recent victory. With 70 points, they lead on goal difference and dream of ending the season with a double crown.

In their last outing, the Citizens beat Burnley 1-0 away from home, a result that also confirmed their rival’s relegation. The team is showing solidity, efficiency, and a positive run that makes it the favorite.

Southampton, the surprise side that wants more

On the other side is a Southampton team looking to keep making history. The Championship side is coming off a 2-2 draw with Bristol City and sits fourth in England’s second division, right in the thick of the promotion race.

However, in the FA Cup they already made headlines by eliminating Arsenal, one of the favorites, and now they will look for another upset to reach the final.

The last time they faced each other was on May 10, 2025, in a Premier League match that ended 0-0 at Southampton’s ground.

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