Bournemouth 1 Man City 2: Omar Marmoush keeps Pep Guardiola’s season alive with FIRST TOUCH in FA Cup quarter-final

MANCHESTER CITY came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup to set up a semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest.

Cherries striker Evanilson put the home side ahead after Erling Haaland had his penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga early in the first half.

Manchester City player celebrating a goal.

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City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup to set up a semi-final clash against Nottingham ForestCredit: Rex
A soccer goalie dives to save a penalty kick.

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Erling Haaland had his penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga in the first halfCredit: Rex
Soccer goal during a Bournemouth vs Manchester City game.

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Evanilson put Bournemouth ahead inside 21 minutes at the Vitality StadiumCredit: Rex
Erling Haaland scoring a goal past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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But Haaland was set up by super sub Nico O’Reilly in the 49th minuteCredit: Getty
Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrating a goal.

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City have O’Reilly to thank for his two second-half assistsCredit: Rex
Erling Haaland on the ground with teammates attending to him.

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Haaland was subsequently subbed with an ankle injury on the hour markCredit: PA
Soccer player scoring a goal.

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Before Haaland’s replacement Omar Marmoush put Pep Guardiola’s side 2-1 upCredit: Rex

But City’s deep bench came in handy, with super sub Nico O’Reilly teeing up Haaland’s equaliser at the back post after four second half minutes.

O’Reilly, 20, had replaced Abdukodir Khusanov, who was on a yellow card, at half-time.

The Norwegian star then finished off a busy afternoon by limping off with an ankle issue on the hour mark.

But his replacement Omar Marmoush put Pep Guardiola‘s side 2-1 up after THREE MINUTES on the pitch.

O’Reilly was the provider again as City’s January signing Marmoush capitalised on Semenyo’s slip as the ball flew under Chelsea loanee Kepa.

City have set up a Wembley semi-final clash against Forest on April 25.

Forest beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

Nuno’s side had also advanced through a shootout in the last-16 against Wolves.

Omar Marmoush replacing Erling Haaland in a soccer match.

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City’s timely subs proved the differenceCredit: AFP
Noel Gallagher watching a sporting event.

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BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – MARCH 30: Musician Noel Gallagher looks on from the stand during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on March 30, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Credit: Getty

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