That said, Bournemouth already have the blueprint on how to beat City at the Vitality this term, with goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson propelling the Cherries to a 2-1 win over Sunday’s visitors back in November - a win that ended City’s 32-game unbeaten run in the top flight.

Manchester City winger Savinho was not part of the squad to take on Bournemouth in an important FA Cup quarter-final

City were awarded a penalty after 10 minutes when Bernardo Silva's flick caught Tyler Adams' arm inside the Bournemouth area, but Erling Haaland's low spot-kick was saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga. Bournemouth capitalised on the penalty let-off and Evanilson bundled in from Justin Kluivert's knock down inside the six-yard area.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not be on the touchline for his side's Premier League clash against Leicester on Wednesday after he was booked in their FA Cup win against Bournemouth

Manchester City return to action this Sunday against Bournemouth as club football gets back underway following the final international break of the season.City look to salvage silverware from a

Bournemouth got to this stage of the FA Cup with wins over fellow Premier League sides Everton (2-0) and Wolves (on penalties) in the last two rounds. City, meanwhile, have beaten lower league opposition during their progress through the competition so far,

Bournemouth pushed City all the way but youth won the day in the second half and their belief and commitment shown. City are on track for a cup when a trophy was not at all likely this season. They are so dangerous in attack when the game is played at pace and with one-touch football.