Bernardo Silva's Manchester City Farewell Looms as Southampton Set for FA Cup Clash
Bernardo Silva's illustrious career at Manchester City appears to be nearing its conclusion, with speculation mounting about his departure this summer. The Portuguese midfielder, who has secured six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, and five Carabao Cups during his 450 appearances, finds himself in the final year of his contract. Assistant manager Pep Lijnders hinted at Silva's exit during a media session following City's FA Cup victory over Liverpool, stating, "Every good story comes to an end... he deserves all the attention as well." In an exciting turn of events, Southampton, fresh off a stunning 2-1 victory over Arsenal, will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals. The draw also saw Leeds United matched against Chelsea, with both matches scheduled for April 25 and 26 at Wembley. Meanwhile, Arsenal aims to rebound from their FA Cup heartbreak as they prepare to face Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-finals. Midfielder Christian Norgaard emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset despite recent setbacks, urging teammates to focus on upcoming critical fixtures. In the Sky Bet Championship, leaders Coventry are set to defend their 11-point lead against Hull, while Millwall hosts Norwich. At the bottom, Leicester and Oxford strive to escape relegation with challenging away matches against Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth, respectively.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-04-06