Live BlogUP FOR THE CUP Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Marmoush comes on for injured Haaland to fire City into semi-finalUpdated: 18:30, 30 Mar 2025MANCHESTER CITY defeated Bournemouth 2-1 to set up a tantalising FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.Omar Marmoush came on for the injured Erling Haaland to score the winner three minutes after being subbed on.Aston Villa booked their place in the final four with a crushing 3-0 win over Preston earlier today.The big semi-final draw took place before the match with City taking on Forest and Villa against Crystal Palace in an epic Wembley double.Kick off time: 4.30pm BSTTV channel: ITV 1FREE live stream: ITV XBournemouth team: Kepa, Soler, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Cook, Adams, Christie, Semenyo, Kluivert, Brooks, EvanilsonMan City team: Ederson, Nunes, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, HaalandCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Glimpse of ‘Operation Rebuild’ from GuardiolaHaving signed a handful of players in the January transfer window, we have started to see Man City’s evolution.No doubt there will be plenty of comings and goings during the summer but this may be the manager’s toughest test yet.It is something he has not had to do at other clubs but he needs to find the next generation of this City team so that they are back competiting for major silverware again next campaign.Cherries’ focus shifts on run-inSitting tenth in the Premier League table, but only five points from the top four, Bournemouth will be aiming for European qualification.It has been a superb season for the south coast club, although their recent form has seen them slide down the table.Iraola will remain confident that they can ensure the club have an adventure in Europe to look forward to next season.FA Cup semi-final drawWembley will be the venue for both matches, as we look to see who will grace this season’s final.Nott’m Forest vs Man CityCrystal Palace vs Aston VillaOne thing is for sure, although we cannot predict winners, we look set for some more quality football.Cherries boss looks to futureSpeaking with ITV Sport, Iraola covered his thoughts and the goal that squirmed under Kepa’s body:First-half we played very, very well but the second-half was definitely for them.

We could not keep to the same levels and were too passive.

Probably he should of saved it, but I do not think we lost because of this.

They kept control of the ball and we were not dangerous enough.Andoni Iraola BournemouthPep does his bit to protect playersIt was evident in the first-half that new signing Khusanov was struggling to deal with the high-tempo of The Cherries’ attack.As a result, the Spaniard replaced him at the interval having to play someone out of position in the process.Khusanov is still learning his trade as a youngster, he could not have a better mentor and will no doubt work on the weaknesses that have been evident sign his arrival.Kevin De Man for City againDespite much of the talk being whether he will be a Man City player next season, Kevin De Bruyne let his feet do the talking.The veteran midfielder was pulling the strings and dropping into pockets of space all over the pitch.His experience meant that he was able to be a leader for the visitors, constantly seen giving advice to the younger players.If he does move onto pastures new, he will take some replacing.Boss reflects on south coast winSpeaking with ITV Sport, Guardiola spoke about how he saw the victory over Bournemouth:Yeh, we did it.

Seven times in a row, semi-finals of the FA Cup.

Outstanding.

The way they play, the intensity, the pressing.

The impact from Nico was really, really good.

I am really pleased to reach a semi-final again.

When you make seven times in a row, you play all the teams.

Pep GuardiolaMan CityThe curious case of Kepa ArrizabalagaSaving Erling Haaland’s penalty really set the tone for Bournemouth.They then pushed forward and grabbed a goal themselves to take the lead in this tie.Despite making some decent saves, the Spaniard always seems to have a howler in his locker.When it came to Marmoush’s winner, Kepa should have saved it as it went under his body and into the goal.This may affect Iraola’s decision when it comes to permanently signing the Chelsea stopper.Credit: ReutersSilverware still possible for CityIt has been a strange season for Pep Guardiola and his squad.Out of Europe, no chance of being in a title race and just the FA Cup to focus on.While they will be targeting a top-four finish to ensure they are in the Champions League next season, they can now also look forward to a trip to Wembley too.Blimey O’Reilly, left back changes gameNot really used to playing the position, Nico O’Reilly shone at left-back for Man City after the interval.However, it was more his attacking prowess that impressed.He played a pivotal part in Haaland’s equaliser and then assisted Marmoush’s winner.You could not argue that the youngster deserves his man of the match award.Credit: GettyFT: Bournemouth 1-2 Man CityPep Guardiola made the difference here today.His changes at the interval completely changed this game.Always a tricky place to visit, Man City have completed the job and booked their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.FT: Bournemouth 1-2 Man CityThe referee brings the game to a close.Man City have booked their place at Wembley.Nottingham Forest stand in their way of making another final.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City90+6.

McAtee is shown a yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Jebbison.This will give The Cherries a chance to get the ball forward.As they play it towards the penalty area, Gvardiol does well to clear.Credit: AFPBournemouth 1-2 Man City90+4.

Big save from Kepa to keep his side in this game.McAtee found the ball at his feet, just yards from goal.He got his shot away but it was blocked bby the Spaniard.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City90+2.

Marmoush almost breaks clear once again.He seems to get the ball stuck under his feet and stumbles on it.That allows Iraola’s side get the ball downfield.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City90.

Unless something changes drastically here, Forest are looking at a semi-final against Man City.Guardiola’s side are getting the ball into space and passing it around, looking to run the clock down.The Cherries are starting to get frustrated and Grealish is chopped down.We are going to have seven added minutes.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City88.

This has been a game of two halves, that is for sure.Bournemouth were looking in complete control before the interval and you felt they would add another goal.Since the break it has been all Man City and The Cherries have struggled to cope.Credit: GettyBournemouth 1-2 Man City86.

Nunes is booked for time wasting.The referee felt he was taking too long over a throw-in.Bournemouth start to go direct, desperately looking for a goal.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City84.

De Bruyne does brilliantly to dispossess Adams.The Cherries were looking to break but instead are pinned back into their own half.This is good from the visitors, keeping the ball in areas where Bournemouth cannot hurt them.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City82.

Great play from Grealish as he runs at the defence.He picks a pass to Gundogen, who gets a shot away.Sadly for the German, his effort comes back off the far post.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City80.

Marmoush bursts away and is one on one with Zabarnyi.He looks to lay it off to Gundogen who quickly returns the favour.The Egyptian tries an elaborate flick but it does not come off.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City78.

It’s at times like this that Pep misses Rodri.Although it would not be surprising to see him bring on Gonzalez soon.They have their lead now and just need to see this game out.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City76.

Semenyo looks to steal the ball from Gundogan and break.The German goes to ground clutching his ankle and the referee awards a free-kick to the visitors.As they work it to the other flank, Kluivert is booked for a clumsy challenge on Nunes.Credit: ReutersBournemouth 1-2 Man City74.

Grealish looks to beat his man out wide but is crowded out.The Man City winger looks like he is carrying some timber, must have had a good international break.Not quite in the realms of Casemiro arriving back for pre-season training though.Bournemouth 1-2 Man City72.

The Bournemouth players are looking a bit leggy.Iraola spots that and starts to plan more changes.Time is running out and they need to find a way back into this tie.