Bournemouth will host Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals after a mixed season, with hopes of European qualification still alive. They qualified by beating Wolverhampton on penalties, and aim for their first FA Cup semi-final. Despite struggles in their recent matches, including key injuries, the Cherries are looking to build on their historic win over City earlier this season. Conversely, City, the reigning champions, are favored to win, but Bournemouth aims to exploit home advantage and their underdog status.
Bournemouth remains in the hunt for European football, preparing for a historic FA Cup quarter-final clash with Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium.
The Cherries have reached the quarter-finals twice before but lost both times—2-1 to Manchester United in 1957 and 3-0 to Southampton in 2021.
Despite being 10th in the Premier League, Bournemouth's FA Cup success could offer a direct route to the Europa League.
Iraola's side has struggled recently, suffering four defeats in their last eight outings, including a 2-1 loss at home to Brentford.
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