The competition is one City have reached the semi-finals in for six consecutive seasons, lifting the trophy twice in that span.
With City knocked out of the Champions League in the knockout play-off round and sitting 22 points off the pace set by Liverpool in the Premier League, it has taken on increased significance this year.
City are the favourites to win the FA Cup, with the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea falling to early exits, but they will be fully aware of the threat Bournemouth pose.
The Cherries came out on top when these sides met earlier this season for what was their first ever win over City, and they are firmly on track for their best ever Premier League season.
They beat Wolves on penalties to book their place in the quarter-finals, while City survived a scare as they came from behind to eventually see off Plymouth.
Bournemouth beat Man City for the first time earlier this season
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Date, kick-off time and venue
Bournemouth vs Man City is scheduled for a 4.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
The match will take place at the Vitality Stadium.
Where to watch Bournemouth vs Man City
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1.
Live stream: Fans can watch the match live online via the ITV X app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Bournemouth vs Man City team news
Andoni Iraola will be forced into a reshuffle in defence, with key duo Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez both suspended for the quarter-final clash.
Marcos Senesi will return to the squad, though is not yet ready to play a full 90 minutes, while Julian Araujo is nearing a return from a hamstring injury.
John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji are all still injured and Bernardo Silva is a doubt, but Josko Gvardiol is expected to be fit. Phil Foden and Jack Grealish will hope to get chances to impress in attack.

Big blow: Milos Kerkez is suspended for Bournemouth
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Bournemouth vs Man City prediction
There will be no fear in the Bournemouth camp heading into his match. They have the chance to make history in the final weeks of the season and they are within touching distance of a trip to Wembley.
Iraola’s side will be full of energy and intensity, and City continue to look alarmingly vulnerable when teams take the match to them.
We’re going for Bournemouth to make it back-to-back wins over Guardiola and his players.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Bournemouth vs Man City match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).