Bournemouth vs Man City - LIVE!
Manchester City are through to yet another FA Cup semi-final after coming from behind to knock out Bournemouth. Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten by the Cherries on their last visit to the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season, and for 45 minutes it looked like they were going to suffer the same fate from the Premier League fixture.
However, some inspired substitutions from the Spanish tactician in the second half proved to be the difference and Man City will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium next month for the chance to reach a third consecutive FA Cup final. Evanilson bundled the ball home to give the hosts the lead, slightly against the run of play after Erling Haaland saw his penalty saved by Kepa.
Man City were level early in the second half when Nico O'Reilly put the ball on a plate for Haaland who slid in at the back post. The Norwegian limped off on the hour mark, though his replacement Omar Marmoush made an instant impact with the winner. Follow the game back with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Bournemouth vs Man City latest news
- GOAL! Marmoush makes instant impact
- GOAL! Haaland equalises early in second half
- GOAL! Evanlison punishes City
- PENALTY SAVED! Kepa denies Haaland
Man City seal FA Cup semi-final spot
19:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester City are through to yet another FA Cup semi-final after coming from behind to beat Bournemouth.
Pep Guardiola’s side were beaten by the Cherries on their last visit to the Vitality Stadium earlier in the season, and for 45 minutes it looked like they were going to suffer the same fate from the Premier League fixture.
However, some inspired substitutions from the Spanish tactician in the second half proved to be the difference and Man City will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium next month for the chance to reach a third consecutive FA Cup final.
FULL-TIME
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth 1-2 Man City
Man City are through to the FA Cup semi-final thanks to a second half fightback.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+5 min: Kepa turns into a sweeper but concedes possession straight away. Time is running out for the hosts...
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Yellow card for McAtee. Chance for Bournemouth to get the ball forward...
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+1 min: GREAT SAVE
Kepa has just kept Bournemouth in the FA Cup as he makes a fine save to deny McAtee.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Pure frustration from Adams as he goes into the book for taking out Grealish.
Seven minutes of added time is signalled.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne85 min: Yellow card for Nunes for taking too long from a throw-in.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: Jebbison is on, with instructions, as he replaces Senesi.
Striker on for a defender.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne82 min: POST
That’s Grealish at his best as he draws players in, sets up Gundogan who sees his effort hit the post.
Double change for City follows as Gundogan and Kovacic are replaced by McAtee and Nico.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Almost a third for Man City and Marmoush and Gundogan lead a counter-attack. The former tries a flick to get the ball to De Bruyne, but it doesn’t come off.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Kluivert sees yellow for a foul on Nunes. City push forward and win another corner through De Bruyne.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: Bournemouth haven't managed to record a single shot in the second half. That must change if they’re to have any chance of reaching the FA Cup semi-final.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
18:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Double Bournemouth change sees Evanilson and Christie replaced by Smith and Scott.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: Cook trips Grealish and that earns the Bournemouth captain a yellow card.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Third change of the afternoon for Man City sees Grealish replace Foden. Like-for-like swap on the left.
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City
17:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne65 min: City are threatening to take this tie away from Bournemouth. Marmoush has an effort cleared off the line before De Bruyne sees a shot deflected behind for a corner.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-2 Man City | Omar Marmoush '63
17:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: GOALLLLLLL
Talk about an instant impact, Omar Marmoush - with his first touches - puts Man City ahead. Great touch from Nico O’Reilly in the build up.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne62 min: Ryan Christie is booked for breaking up an attack.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:48 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Marmoush replaces Haaland. That is a massive blow for Man City.
Pep Guardiola has been booked.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne59 min: That’s it for Haaland, he signals that he cannot continue. City want Bournemouth to put the ball out, they don’t, and when the ball does eventually go out of play, De Bruyne takes issue with Lewis Cook.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Looks like Haaland is going to give it a go after treatment.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne56 min: Changes for Bournemouth as Soler and Brooks are replaced by Hill and Ouatarra.
Haaland has a bit of an issue after a rough landing.
Bournemouth 1-1 Man City
17:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Momentum has certainly shifted to Man City at the start of the second half. Prior to the equaliser, O’Reilly had got free down the left but his ball across the face of goal had no takers.
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-1 Man City | Erling Haaland '49
17:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: GOALLLL
Well, Pep Guardiola has done it again! His half-time substitution pays off immediately as O’Reilly squares the ball for Haaland to equalise.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Foden is afforded far too much space but even with all that time, his effort is straight at Kepa.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:32 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at the Vitality Stadium.
Pep Guardiola has turned to his bench with Nico O’Reilly replacing Khusanov.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:28 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneEvanlison has now scored in both appearances against Man City this season...
BOURNEMOUTH TAKE THE LEAD! ⚽️
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 30, 2025
It keeps getting better and better for the Cherries 🍒 #ITVFootball | #FACup pic.twitter.com/J5lrGjZK64
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere is the first major talking point from the game...
HAALAND'S PENALTY IS SAVED BY KEPA! ⛔️#ITVFootball | #FACup pic.twitter.com/PqvaHO7iMg
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 30, 2025
HALF-TIME
17:17 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth 1-0 Man City
The Cherries lead at the break thanks to Evanlison’s goal after Kepa had saved a penalty from Erling Haaland.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: De Bruyne fires one over the bar, probably the last effort of the half!
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: City ending the half on top as Foden almost squeezes the ball through to Haaland
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: First sign of Foden and De Bruyne coming to life in this game. They combine well but Senesi steps in and boots the ball clear.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:09 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: Brooks’ delivery from the resulting free-kick is superb and it takes an even better touch from Gundogan to put the ball out for a corner.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Yellow card for Khusanov as he clips the heels of Kluivert. In fairness to the City defender, he didn’t see the Bournemouth forward run across him.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Good defensive work from Semenyo once again as he gets across to cut out a pass to De Bruyne.
Got to say, the Man City captain and Phil Foden have been kept quiet thus far.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
17:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Nunes finally gets the better of Semenyo down Man City’s right and his cross almost catches Kepa out at his near post, but the Bournemouth keeper has his angles overed.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
16:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne28 min: Good play from Bournemouth all round. First from Semenyo as he hooks the ball clear from deep in his own half and then from Evanlison as he wins a free-kick after being bumped in the back by Ruben Dias.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
16:58 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Khusanov has a shot charged down and it leads to a Bournemouth counter-attack but Adams’ pass to Evanilson is slightly behind the goalscorer.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Semenyo has Nunes on toast! The winger turns the Man City full-back inside out before firing the ball across the face of goal where no Bournemouth player had gambled.
Bournemouth 1-0 Man City
16:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Kepa gets down smartly to keep out Gundogan’s effort.
What a start to this FA Cup quarter-final tie. Bournemouth could have been 3-0 down but instead they find themselves 1-0 up!
GOAL! Bournemouth 1-0 Man City | Evanlison '21
16:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: GOALLLLLLL
Deadlock broken and it’s Evanlison who stabs the ball over the line after Kluivert had diverted it goalwards following a terrific cross from the right-hand side.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Erling Haaland has now missed three of his last six penalties for Manchester City.
Funny to think he could have had a hat-trick already!
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:49 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Superb play from Semenyo as he pinches the ball off Nunes, shrugs off a challenge from Foden but shoots into the side-netting.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne16 min: Really good save that from Kepa and it’s lifted the crowd even more.
Haaland then races through, he lifts the ball over Kepa but gets too much on it as his effort lands on top of the net.
Another big chance missed by Haaland.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne12 min: WHAT A SAVE
Kepa guesses correctly to keep out Erling Haaland’s penalty!
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: PENALTY FOR MAN CITY
Handball from Tyler Adams and the visitors have a spot-kick.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: That has to go down as a big chance for Haaland.
Whilst the ball from Nunes is fired at him, his header isn’t great as he plants an effort wide of Kepa’s post.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:39 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Ederson has looked shaky at the start of this game, he gifts the ball straight back to Bournemouth after a Ruben Dias’ pass back.
Tyler Adams looks to take advantage but is fouled and earns a free-kick in a dangerous area.
Kluivert is standing over the ball...
Leaning back, he smashes the ball over the bar.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Loud screams of “off!” from the Bournemouth fans for Gundogan’s tackle that left Semenyo in a heap. The Man City midfielder gets away with just a talking to from the referee.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Kluivert does really well to win a corner for Bournemouth after catching out Khusanov.
The hosts try to work a training ground routine but to no avail.
Bournemouth 0-0 Man City
16:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: Wonderful conditions at the Vitality Stadium this afternoon and it’s quite the atmosphere for this FA Cup quarter-final tie.
Bournemouth have a concern with Evanilson as he stays down after being caught by Ederson.
KICK-OFF!
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAway we go in this FA Cup quarter-final clash!
Here we go!
16:26 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRight then!
Teams are out onto the pitch.
Kick-off just a few minutes away, as Bournemouth and Man City do battle for the right to face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final.
Not long now!
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneKick-off coming up in just around 10 minutes!
Guardiola message
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola has gone for plenty of FA Cup experience in the Man City XI this afternoon and the message...
“Win the game.”
"It is another game we have to play to reach another semi-final. That's why I came here,” he added.
"We need one type of game and we try with these fantastic players.
"We came here to try reach Wembley, again."
Warm-ups
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe players are going through their final preparations ahead of this afternoon’s FA Cup quarter-final.
Kick-off is in 20 minutes!
Kerkez suspension discussed
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSafe to say that Roy Keane and Ian Wright are less than impressed with the reason Milos Kerkez is missing from this afternoon’s FA Cup tie...
🗣️ "Pathetic for him to be suspended for that... It's blatantly obvious to see!"
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 30, 2025
The panel on Milos Kerkez's suspension #ITVFootball | #FACup | @IanWright0 pic.twitter.com/SOWC3wAylq
Foden opportunity
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePhil Foden has come in for some criticism over the past week, he’s back in the Man City starting XI this afternoon as he looks to silence his doubters.
Bournemouth changes
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAs expected, Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen are absent through suspension. They are replaced by Marcos Senesi and Julio Soler, meanwhile David Brooks starts too.
FA Cup semi-final draw
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe draw for the FA Cup semi-final draw has already taken place and the winners of this tie will face Nottingham Forest at Wembley next month.
Ederson starts
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola has made a big call with his Man City XI this afternoon as Ederson returns from injury and starts in goal.
In total, it’s six changes from the side that started the 2-2 draw with Brighton before the international break as Stefan Ortega Moreno, Rico Lewis, Nico, Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Jeremy Doku drop out.
Matheus Nunes, Mateo Kovacic, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden come in.
Man City team in full
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City XI: Ederson, Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
Subs: Ortega Moreno, Marmoush, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Reis, O'Reilly, Lewis, McAtee
Bournemouth team in full
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth XI: Kepa: Cook, Senesi, Brooks, Evanlison, Christie, Adams, Kluivert, Soler, Semenyo, Zabarnyi
Subs: Dennis, Scott, O'Dango, Smith, Jebbison, Hill, Silcott-Duberry, Akinmboni, Winterburn
Man City team confirmed
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd in the opposite corner...
Our FA Cup quarter-final line-up 🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 30, 2025
XI | Ederson, Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne (C), Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
SUBS | Ortega Moreno, Marmoush, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Reis, O'Reilly, Lewis, McAtee#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/kIOB22mbgU
Bournemouth XI
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere's how the hosts will line-up for this afternoon's FA Cup quarter-final tie!
Your quarter-final reds ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tJOnRxTJ4B
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) March 30, 2025
Team news imminent
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTeam news from the Vitality Stadium coming up shortly.
Stay tuned!
Penalties to decide this tie?
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe have seen one FA Cup quarter-final decided by penalties and it wouldn’t be a surprise if this tie goes all the way too.
If it does then Bournemouth are certainly well prepared...
The emotion from the last round 😍
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) March 30, 2025
Together, anything is possible 🙏 pic.twitter.com/bdshbsN1hb
Iraola heaps praise on Guardiola
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has heaped praise on Pep Guardiola ahead of this afternoon’s FA Cup quarter-final showdown.
"Pep Guardiola is the best manager I've known. I have no doubts," he said.
"There is a structure, organisation, multiple options, but at the end of the day, I think what he tries to do is put the player in the best scenario to let him shine."
Man City's route
15:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester City have enjoyed a favourable FA Cup run, in terms of ties, thus far.
They thrashed League 2 opposition in Salford 8-0 in round three before surviving a scare away at League 1 Leyton Orient in round four and then came from behind to see off Championship giant-killers Plymouth in round five.
Bournemouth's route
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth began their 2024/25 FA Cup run with an emphatic 5-1 win over West Brom in round three, despite falling behind against the Championship side.
They followed that up with an impressive 2-0 win away at Everton before overcoming Wolves via a penalty shootout in the last round.
Predicted Man City XI
15:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere were concerns over Josko Gvardiol’s fitness after he came off during the international break while playing for Croatia against France, but he is expected to be available to start.
Omar Marmoush will hope to start behind Erling Haaland, which would leave the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Savinho and Jeremy Doku competing for the two places out wide.
Predicted Man City XI: Ortega; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Savinho, Marmoush, Doku; Haaland
Guardiola: FA Cup success would not change poor season
14:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City are relying on the FA Cup if they are to finish the season with any domestic silverware.
But Pep Guardiola has said lifting the trophy at Wembley in May would not be enough to make up for a frustrating campaign.
"Of course it would be nice to arrive in the final of the FA Cup and win it, and qualify for the Champions League," Guardiola said.
"That would be a big success but the season has been poor and it's not going to change.
"Our standards and many things were not good, this is the reality. That's not going to change for the fact we win one title or qualify for the Champions League.
"We'll be happy, of course. We want to do it but the season has not been good."
Andoni Iraola values FA Cup success over playing in Europe
14:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth boss Andoni Iraola insists winning the FA Cup is more important than qualifying for Europe.
"The FA Cup is, for me, much more important than playing in Europe. It's a title," he said in an interview with Guillem Balague for BBC 5 Live's Football Daily.
"Sometimes they talk about the cup competitions as a way to get into Europe. I don't care about Europe.
"We are playing in a final, we are fighting for a title. For me, it's much more important."
When is the FA Cup semi-final draw?
14:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe FA Cup semi-final draw takes place today, following Preston vs Aston Villa quarter-final tie.
As the game at Deepdale Stadium kicked off at 1.30pm BST, the draw will not be held before 3.30pm.
The draw will be delayed beyond 4pm if extra time or penalties is required to decide a winner.
Results so far
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt’s currently goalless at Deepdale between Preston and Aston Villa, but two FA Cup quarter-finals were decided yesterday:
Fulham 0-3 Crystal Palace
Brighton 0-0 Nottingham Forest (Forest win 4-3 on penalties)
Today's setting
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJust under two hours until kick-off at the Vitality Stadium...
Corrrrr what a day for it ☀️ pic.twitter.com/JGh2Q6dJft
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) March 30, 2025
Bournemouth vs Man City latest match odds
14:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth to go through: 17/10
Man City to go through: 11/10
Odds via Betfair (subject to change)
Bournemouth vs Man City: Head to head (h2h) history and results
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBournemouth wins: 1
Draws: 2
Man City wins: 19
Bournemouth's one, and only, ever victory over Man City came this season as goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanlison secured an historic result.
Standard Sport Prediction
14:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere will be no fear in the Bournemouth camp heading into his match. They have the chance to make history in the final weeks of the season and they are within touching distance of a trip to Wembley.
Iraola’s side will be full of energy and intensity, and City continue to look alarmingly vulnerable when teams take the match to them.
We’re going for Bournemouth to make it back-to-back wins over Guardiola’s side this season.
Bournemouth to win, 2-1.
Man City team news
14:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola has confirmed that Ederson is available again after an abdominal injury but he could have to settle for a place on the bench anyway, with Stefan Ortega often getting the nod in the domestic cups.
John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji are all still injured and Bernardo Silva is a doubt, but Josko Gvardiol is expected to be fit. Phil Foden and Jack Grealish will hope to get chances to impress in attack.
Bournemouth team news
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAndoni Iraola will be forced into a reshuffle in defence, with key duo Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez both suspended for the quarter-final clash.
Marcos Senesi will return to the squad, though is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes, while Julian Araujo is nearing a return from a hamstring injury.
How to watch
14:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1.
Live stream: Fans can watch the match live online via the ITV X app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Good afternoon
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Bournemouth vs Man City!
Can Man City salvage a disappointing campaign by adding the FA Cup to their trophy cabinet? Pep Guardiola's side are the heavy favourites for this competition, although they are facing a side that beat them in the Premier League back in November.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news right here ahead of kick-off, which comes at 4.30pm BST from the Vitality Stadium. Stick with us!
