Manchester City chase FA Cup final against Southampton at Wembley | OneFootball

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

Manchester City and Southampton will face off this Saturday, April 25, at Wembley in the 2025-2026 FA Cup semifinals. The match will kick off at 13:15 (Argentina time) and will be broadcast live on Disney+ Premium in South America.

The team managed by Pep Guardiola is coming in 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 form with another recent win. With 70 points, it leads on goal difference and dreams of ending the season with a double.

In their last outing, the Citizens beat Burnley 1-0 away from home, a result that also condemned their opponent to relegation. The team has shown 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 that wants 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 middle 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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