Key Takeaways
- Pep Guardiola may rotate his Manchester City side for the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
- Leeds United and Southampton both aim to reach the final and keep neutral fans happy.
- City’s coach praised the youthful XI that beat Newcastle in the last round.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has a tough choice before today’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. He can pick his strongest eleven or rest key men with the Premier League title race still open.
Fans hope he repeats the rotation that worked in the last round. A fresh line-up, including Nico and Reijnders in midfield, a sharp Nathan Aké in defence and Marmoush leading the attack, swept past Newcastle.
On the other side of the draw, Leeds United and Southampton both dream of a final berth. A showdown between the Whites and the Saints would thrill neutrals and break the usual grip of the league’s richest clubs on the famous old trophy.
