Manchester City

Man City boss Pep Guardiola spoke to BBC Sport after today's victory: "It was harder for them [Bournemouth]. We played an outstanding game and had incredible chances, missed a penalty. We conceded with one chance we gave away. Our approach was magnificent. Seven times in a row semi-final in the FA Cup, no team has done it and it will be difficult for any other to do what these legendary players, the new ones and the old ones, will have done."

On seven semi-finals in a row: "It is unbelievable. The way we competed today compared to the way we played in the first game here [in the Premier League]. I was not good enough to overcome that situation then. We were sloppy for many games and I was not able to let them realise is what they have done today. For example Brighton was a difficult game, we didn't play our best but we fought. This is what had to happen".

On Nico O'Reilly: "He is an attacking midfielder. He is physical, he is strong. He is really, really good."

On what he changed at half-time: "The first half we played with the same intensity as the second. The difference was that we played better with the ball with more composure - we were more calm. I said at half-time, we have the game in our hands."

On whether they will appoint a new penalty taker after Haaland's miss: "Absolutely not. Against Brighton he scored."

On facing Nottingham Forest in the semi-final: "Sometimes we've lost when we've performed well. In the home game we won 3-0 so when we lose one game it looks like a disaster. It's not true. They are third in the table, they are a very good team and we are pleased to play against them in Wembley with our fans."

On how he would sum up the campaign if the FA Cup is the one title his side win this season: "We won one title already. We won the Community Shield, we won it. This season has been poor, nothing is going to change. It has not been good, that is not going to change. Last year we played in a final and could not win it. We have an incredible target to qualify for the Champions League next season and that is what we are going to try to do."

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Man City's Nico O'Reilly has also been speaking to ITV after today's win: "I am just trying my hardest every game and trying to help the team out as much as I can and I'm glad I've been able to do that so far."

On what Pep Guardiola told him to do: "He was just telling me to run in behind, try and get high, come inside when the winger goes outside and I was just trying to do that."

On which assist of his two he preferred: "They were both important so I'm happy with both."

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Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva has been speaking to ITV after today's victory: "I think the motivation that this is the only hope of us winning something [pulled us through]. The team played a really good game, a really aggressive game - we are really happy today."

On Nico O'Reilly: "He was unbelievable. Against Plymouth he showed the impact he can have on the game and the energy he brought today changed the game. That's what we need."

On semi-final opponents Nottingham Forest: "It's another tough draw for us. It's the semi-finals and we will be playing at Wembley. We are very happy."

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Manchester City have qualified for the FA Cup semi-finals for the 20th time in their history, with eight of those 20 having been achieved under Pep Guardiola - the most by any side since the Spaniard took charge in 2016.

Manchester City restricted Bournemouth to just five shot attempts, the joint-fewest for the Cherries in a game under Andoni Iraola.

Manchester City have conceded the opening goal of a match on 21 occasions this season – across all competitions, Leicester (25), Man Utd (22) and Southampton (22) are the only Premier League sides who've done so more often.

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The draw for the FA Cup semi-finals has been made.

Here are the two ties in the order they were drawn.

Games will be played at Wembley over the final weekend of April.

• Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth or Manchester City

• Crystal Palace v Aston Villa

This is such a difficult tie to call.

Bournemouth were the team who started the rot for Manchester City when they deservedly beat them in November, for what was the defending champions' first league defeat of the season.

Back then, they were still 'mighty City', the team dominating English football who hardly ever slipped up.

Who would have imagined that, five months on, they would have lost eight of their next 19 league games and be in the position they are now, with just the FA Cup left as the only thing they can win?

This competition is huge for City now, because it feels so crucial for boss Pep Guardiola to finish such a difficult season with a piece of silverware.

So, it helps him that the Cherries are not in great form, with only one point from their past four league games, and also that they are without two key defenders - Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen, who are both suspended.

City are still far from convincing at the moment, however, and it is hard to know what their strongest line-up is.

Phil Foden's struggles for England last week were a reminder of how last season's PFA and FWA Player of the Year has been a shadow of his usual self all campaign, but he is not the only City player to have been well below his best.

Still, there is no chance of Pep saving anyone for Wednesday's league game against Leicester, even though City have got a real fight on their hands to finish in the top five.

Pep always takes the FA Cup seriously anyway, and he has shown that by reaching the semi-finals in the past six seasons - something no other team had done before.

Will City make it to the last four again? Yes... but only just.

Bournemouth are so good with their press that they won't allow City to easily play out from the back - there are going to be plenty of goals, and I can see it being settled in extra time.

Sutton's prediction: 2-3 after extra time

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Earlier, we asked which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Manchester City.

The answer is David Silva, who was involved in 214 victories.

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Chief football news reporter

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I didn't get the impression Pep Guardiola was interested in spending much time with the journalists at Friday's news conference.

He was dismissive of a few questions and did not really elaborate on some of his answers in the way he normally would.

As far as the domestic campaign goes, it is full steam ahead now. No more international breaks and, clearly, no European distractions either.

In a sense, Guardiola has delivered his verdict on the campaign as a whole by declaring neither he, his coaches, nor his players, deserve a bonus this season, even if they win the Club World Cup in the summer.

However, the opportunity is still there to win the FA Cup - which would bring his tally to three and City's to eight (only Arsenal and Manchester United have won it more than that) - and qualify for next season's Champions League, which is an imperative.

If City can accomplish that, it might not be as good as winning a title or a European Cup, but it would be an acceptable conclusion by virtually any measure - other than their own high standards.

Josh Lobley
BBC Sport journalist

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Bournemouth (kick-off 16:30 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Guardiola spoke about Bournemouth's style of play: "I wouldn't say they are chaotic. They have a special way to play and it works. They have had a really good season and football would be boring if all the teams played in the same way."

• He said he and his players are still not concerned about the outcome of the 115 charges against the club: "It has been over a year with that. Nothing has changed over another one or two weeks."

• The manager confirmed that everyone has returned healthy from the international break: "Some are a little bit tired, but the others are good. Ederson is good - he has trained the past two days. Let's see tomorrow [if he or Ortega plays]."

• There is still no update on the future of Kevin de Bruyne, who is out of contract in the summer, with Guardiola adding the decision is "between the club, the player and his agent".

• Guardiola is "delighted" with Abdukodir Khusanov's start to life in England: "He wasn't expected to play this many games but he has really special quality. He is so fast and shows his passion in many actions. He has helped us a lot."

• Asked if Rodri could return for the Club World Cup in June, Guardiola said: "I don't know - I hope. It would be nice, but it's the wrong decision [to make] right now. I rely on what the doctor says. We have to be sure that he is fine."

• The prize money for winning the Club World Cup is almost £100m, but Guardiola said he and his players do not deserve any bonuses if they were to win the competition.

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As BBC Radio Manchester recently broadcast their Manchester City Fans' Forum, we asked if you think this season has been a disaster or one you can accept.

Here are some of your comments:

Steve: Ridiculous to say the season has been a disaster when the season isn't over. Even if we finished fourth it isn't too bad in an injury ravaged season. Manchester City will be back dominating next season. At least we aren't Manchester United.

Nick: Any City fan must surely be pretty relaxed about this season. Large numbers of the squad have just had four seasons as ridiculous and brilliant as you could dream of. Yes, losing Rodri hurt us, but other players have dropped off this season and that is fine. A regroup and three or four new players in the summer and next season you will see City again.

Ed: No other team has won the Premier League for four consecutive seasons because it is such a big ask. To expect to win for five consecutive seasons is probably impossible. So from a City perspective it has probably been a poor season. However I think there are 16 teams in the Premier League that would love to be in City's shoes at the moment and if they would consider themselves to have had a brilliant season. It's all about perspective.

Kevin: The underperformance this year is primarily due to the superhuman demands on the squad over the last four seasons. The initial blows inflicted by Rodri and Bobb's injuries have been made worse by burnout and more injuries in the case of a number of other players. The squad needs further refreshing but the biggest challenge for Pep is to rethink/rework his possession football tactics. He can and will do it. In Pep we trust.

Which player has appeared in the most Premier League wins for Manchester City?

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