Manchester City will be looking to book their place in the FA Cup final against current finalists Chelsea, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-2 in the other semi-final match when they take on Arsenal at Wembley Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
Pep Guardiola’s men go into the game on the back of a 3-0 league win away to Southampton last time out and will be looking to carry on their recent good run of form into this crucial semi-final matchup.
City are seven points ahead of Arsenal in the league, with the Gunners having a game in hand. The last fixture between these two sides was on the 2 April, where a 2-2 draw meant both sides took a point going into the remainder of their seasons.
Arsenal have been through a bad run of form recently and only managed to beat recent opponents Middlesbrough 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium, which ended a run of four games without a win.
Arsene Wenger has been under a lot of pressure from Arsenal fans and the media, so this semi-final is important in terms of his future at the club.
Arsenal, like their semi-final opponents, have defensive issues that have been a burden on their season, particularly when trying to challenge in major competitions. Despite this, the Gunners should still be feared and could cause an upset.
Here’s how we expect Guardiola to set out his team for the game:
