In a highly anticipated FA Cup semi-final clash at the iconic Wembley Stadium, Chelsea and Manchester City are set to battle it out for a spot in the prestigious final. As the teams gear up for this pivotal encounter, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled his starting lineup, with a notable return for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Fernandez, who missed Chelsea’s recent 6-0 thrashing of Everton due to injury, has been reinstated into the midfield alongside the impressive Moises Caicedo.
As Manchester City prepare to host Newcastle United in an FA Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola is adamant his sights are solely set on the task at hand – not the potential of replicating last season’s historic Treble.
City became just the second English side ever to lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in a single campaign in 2022/23. But despite their incredible form putting them in contention to achieve that remarkable feat again, Guardiola is taking it one game at a time.
The magic of the FA Cup is alive and well as the quarterfinal stage beckons, with an enticing David vs Goliath clash on the cards between Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers and Championship underdogs Coventry City.
While Wolves have stumbled at times this season, their recent resurgence under interim boss Gary O’Neil has them dreaming of Wembley glory. As BBC pundit Chris Sutton points out, their stronger squad and home advantage make them favorites against a Coventry side punching well above its weight.
