Manchester City take on Southampton in the first of two FA Cup semi-finals this weekend. The match is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, with kick-off at 5:15pm. The venue is Wembley Stadium in London, where over 90,000 fans are expected to create a charged atmosphere.
How to watch Manchester City vs Southampton for free
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 4:45pm. Alternatively, TNT Sports 1 will begin its build-up at 4pm. For those preferring to stream, the BBC iPlayer app and website offer a free, high-definition stream compatible with smart TVs, tablets, and mobile devices. TNT Sports subscribers can also stream via the HBO Max app.
International viewing options
In the United States, the match will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+, with coverage starting at 12:15pm ET / 9:15am PT. Radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT, with local coverage from BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Solent.
Team news
Manchester City are expected to start Erling Haaland, fresh from his hat-trick against Liverpool in the previous round. Pep Guardiola may rotate, but key players like Bernardo Silva are likely to feature. Southampton, led by manager Tonda Eckert, come into the match after a dramatic quarter-final win over Arsenal and have a near-full squad, relying on defensive discipline to counter City's attack.
Head-to-head record
Manchester City have won four of the last six meetings across all competitions. However, Southampton famously beat City in their last FA Cup encounter, the 1976 final, a result they hope to repeat.
For the latest Premier League news, read: 'They stay on your mind' - Man City's mission to avoid heartbreak hat-trick revealed.
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