Erling Haaland Benched as Manchester City Reveal FA Cup Semi-Final XI vs Southampton

4 months ago

Erling Haaland Benched as Manchester City Reveal FA Cup Semi-Final XI vs Southampton

City have gone with a fresh-looking lineup at Wembley, with Stones captaining a side featuring Cherki, Foden, Marmoush, and Reijnders. Haaland is only among the substitutes alongside Silva and Doku, while Donnarumma is also on the bench. Full lineup: Trafford, Nunes, Stones, Ake, Ait-Nouri, Nico, Kovacic, Reijnders, Cherki, Foden, Marmoush.

By Tanish Chachra

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Jeremy Doku Declares Domestic Treble Is on for Manchester City

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Jeremy Doku Declares Domestic Treble Is on for Manchester City

Doku has thrown his weight behind a domestic treble for City. “Of course! For sure,” he said after their FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. Having already won the Carabao Cup, City now have the FA Cup and Premier League in their sights as they chase a historic sweep. They sit three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand.

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Mikel Arteta Plays Down Arsenal Injury Fears Over Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze

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Mikel Arteta Plays Down Arsenal Injury Fears Over Kai Havertz and Eberechi Eze

Arteta said Havertz and Eze are dealing with “muscular niggles” but stressed Arsenal do not think either issue is too serious. Both were substituted during the 1-0 win over Newcastle, offering some concern in a tight title race. With Arsenal battling to stay ahead of Manchester City, Arteta will hope the pair avoid becoming bigger setbacks.

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Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Nick Pope Incident as ‘Clear Red Card’

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Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Nick Pope Incident as ‘Clear Red Card’

Arteta said the Pope incident was “a clear red card,” insisting he had watched it “10 times” and saw no doubt. The Arsenal boss added it was the second such moment in two games, referencing Abdukodir Khusanov's alleged foul on Kai Havertz last Sunday, and argued the decision would have gone differently the other way around.

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Chelsea Players Reportedly Nicknamed Liam Rosenior ‘Supply Teacher’ Before Sacking

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Chelsea Players Reportedly Nicknamed Liam Rosenior ‘Supply Teacher’ Before Sacking

A report revealed Chelsea players called Rosenior the supply teacher before his sacking, per BBC Sport. The nickname highlighted the squad's lack of respect and belief in his methods. Rosenior was sacked after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Brighton, Chelsea's fifth consecutive league game without scoring. The club paid $5.3 million to end his contract.

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Arsenal Join Manchester United in Éderson Race as Atletico Talks Stall

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Arsenal Join Manchester United in Éderson Race as Atletico Talks Stall

Arsenal are tracking Éderson alongside Manchester United, with Ben Jacobs reporting the door remains open for Premier League clubs while Atletico Madrid struggle to agree a fee. Atalanta are not prepared to accept $51 million to $56.5 million for a player under contract until 2027. The Brazilian midfielder’s future is now shaping into a three-club battle.

By Tanish Chachra

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