Manchester City Favorites to Win FA Cup Despite Recent Struggles
Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa are the four teams remaining in the Emirates FA Cup.
As it stands, Manchester City are looking like favorites to win the title with a chance to get their hands on an eighth trophy.
However, the dip in their form and the seeming ‘sparkle’ of the FA cup may just prove otherwise.
Where Do Manchester City Stand?
Manchester City have now made it to three consecutive semi finals after knocking out Bournemouth in the semis.
They are also the only team still in the competition with success in recent years.
This gives them a chance to write their name in the sands of time but their recent form isn’t really convincing.
Most of Manchester City’s starting players have been underwhelming for a major part of the season.
While they sit sixth in the Premier League, the absence of Rodri and the abysmal performances of key players like Foden, De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva has been clear for all to see.
Although these issues persist, City’s recent cup prowess may just edge them out in the final stages of the competition.
They face Nottingham Forest who recently beat them in the league but if their comeback against Bournemouth is anything to go by, they may just get to the finals and add another trophy to their cabinet.
Who Can Oust City?
Nottingham Forest, Manchester City’s semi-final opponents, recently defeated them in the league, sparking hopes of an upset.
Forest seeks its first trophy since 1959 and appears capable of besting Manchester City, sitting six points above them in the league.
Crystal Palace and Aston Villa face off in the second semi-final, each seeking to end their FA Cup droughts.
Palace has lost the showpiece twice, while Villa last won in 1957.
Players like Eze and Rashford will take to the field, making magic a possibility at any moment.
Pep Guardiola’s team holds the edge, having won the FA Cup recently.
This advantage can propel them to victory, making them clear favorites to win the Emirates FA Cup.
Manchester City’s cup prowess, depth and experience make them favorites to lift the Emirates FA Cup trophy, despite their recent struggles
