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Rodri to miss FA Cup semi as 'happy' Man City prepare for final push
- Manchester City face Championship side Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as manager Pep Guardiola pursues a fourth consecutive final appearance and domestic Treble.
- Star midfielder Rodri will miss the semi-final following a groin injury sustained against Arsenal on April 19; Guardiola confirmed the club will not risk the 29-year-old to preserve his fitness for the Premier League title push.
- Defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol also remain sidelined, forcing Guardiola to manage a depleted squad, while goalkeeper James Trafford will start in his role as the designated cup goalkeeper.
- City climbed to the top of the Premier League table after beating Burnley midweek, ending Arsenal's six-month lead at the summit and fueling their Treble ambitions despite Guardiola's cautious approach.
- Victory would set up a final against either Chelsea or Leeds United, with City's strong FA Cup record positioning the club as significant favorites to complete a domestic Treble this season.
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EDPInjured Rodri to miss FA Cup semi-final with Southampton
The Spanish midfielder is battling a groin problem.
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FA Cup: Shearer predicts Chelsea vs Leeds, Man City vs Southampton semi-finals
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has given his predictions for this year’s FA Cup semi-final ties. Manchester City are looking to finish the season with a domestic Treble. Pep Guardiola’s men have already won the Carabao Cup and went top of the Premier League title in midweek. City will play Southampton in the first semi-final. In the other tie, Chelsea, who sacked Liam Rosenior as manager this week, will face Leeds United. Shearer told Bet…
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