Pep Guardiola’s side went top of the Premier League on Wednesday night after beating Burnley at Turf Moor, and can keep their hopes of a domestic double alive against Tonda Eckert’s Saints.
The south coast side stunned Arsenal in the previous round to reach this stage of the tournament, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Ross Stewart and Shea Charles.
They last reached an FA Cup final in 2003 and will require another huge upset if they are to end that 23-year wait here.
Southampton do come into the match on form, though, with a midweek draw with Bristol City ending an eight-match…
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