Joe Cole predicts Manchester City to win FA Cup

Former England midfielder Joe Cole says he has a “sneaky feeling” Manchester City will lift the FA Cup this season. Cole, now a pundit on TNT Sports, pointed to City’s strong pedigree—they’ve won the trophy seven times—and noted they already secured the Carabao Cup by beating Arsenal.

City, managed by Pep Guardiola, face Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-final this weekend. The other quarter-final ties are: Arsenal traveling to Southampton, Chelsea hosting Port Vale, and West Ham taking on Leeds at the London Stadium.

Cole’s comments come as the competition reaches its decisive stages. While his prediction is subjective, it highlights the expectation around the defending champions, who remain in contention for a potential quadruple this season.

No Nigerian teams are involved, but EPL clubs have large Nigerian followings. The FA Cup quarter-finals will be broadcast widely across the country this weekend.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/02/fa-cup-joe-cole-predicts-team-to-win-trophy/