Man City vs Southampton TV channel, free live stream and kick-off time

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Manchester City will be looking to book their place in the FA Cup final when they take on Southampton

Manchester City have another Wembley trip this weekend(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

How to watch Manchester City vs Southampton for free:

1. Kick-off time: Manchester City come up against Southampton in the first of two FA Cup semi-finals over the weekend. The match will kick off at 5.15pm on Saturday, April 25.
2. Location: This semi-final clash will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, which acts as the neutral venue for this stage of the tournament. More than 90,000 supporters are anticipated to arrive at the national stadium to generate an electrifying atmosphere.
3. UK TV channel: Live television broadcasts will be available on both BBC One and TNT Sports 1. BBC One's free coverage will begin at 4.45pm, while TNT Sports 1 will start their broadcast at 4pm.
4. Live stream information: Fans can watch the match live for free on the BBC iPlayer website and app, or on the HBO Max app if they have a TNT Sports subscription. Both services provide high-definition streams and are compatible with most smart TVs, tablets, and mobile devices.
5. How to watch in the US: Supporters in the United States can view the fixture exclusively on the ESPN+ streaming service. Coverage is scheduled to start at 12.15pm ET / 9.15am PT.
6. UK radio coverage: If you're unable to access a screen, national radio commentary will be provided on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Local broadcasts are also anticipated from BBC Radio Manchester and BBC Radio Solent for devoted club followers.
7. Manchester City team news: Erling Haaland is anticipated to lead the attack following his stunning hat-trick in the previous round against Liverpool. Pep Guardiola may make a handful of changes to manage his squad's fitness levels, though influential figures such as Bernardo Silva are expected to start.
8. Southampton team news: The Saints, under the management of Tonda Eckert, will be riding high after their remarkable quarter-final triumph over Arsenal. They come into the match with a largely fit squad, though they will depend greatly on their defensive organisation to contain City's formidable attacking threat.
9. Head-to-head record: Manchester City have dominated recent encounters, claiming victory in four of their last six meetings across all competitions. However, Southampton famously defeated City in their last FA Cup clash back in 1976 - a landmark final they will hope can serve as inspiration for another famous upset.
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