{"id":7626,"date":"2026-04-04T08:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7626"},"modified":"2026-04-04T08:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T08:52:40","slug":"manchester-city-heading-to-wembley-the-domestic-cup-double-is-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/manchester-city-heading-to-wembley-the-domestic-cup-double-is-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City Heading to Wembley? The Domestic Cup Double is On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(Note: We\u2019ve written this post in anticipation of a potential <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/travelling-to-manchester-here-are-the-top-reasons-people-visit\/\">Manchester<\/a> City victory today, Saturday 4 April 2026, as the Cityzens host <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/best-way-to-get-picked-up-at-liverpool-john-lennon-airport\/\">Liverpool<\/a> at the Etihad.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the final whistle has blown and <strong>Manchester City<\/strong> have secured the win in today\u2019s 12:45 PM kick-off, the dream of a domestic cup double remains very much alive. Having already lifted the League Cup earlier this year, a victory today officially punches City&#8217;s ticket to <strong>Wembley Stadium<\/strong> for the <strong>FA Cup Semi-Finals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_18194d0153cc4f8e-113\">The trip to the capital is set for the weekend of <strong>Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026<\/strong>, where Pep Guardiola\u2019s side will look to continue their incredible run under the iconic Wembley arch.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Will City Face at Wembley?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_18194d0153cc4f8e-114\">While the spot in the final four is secured, City fans will have to wait a little longer to find out their specific opponent. The <strong>FA Cup Semi-Final draw<\/strong> is scheduled to take place tomorrow, <strong>Sunday 5 April<\/strong>, following the conclusion of the West Ham vs.<sup><\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/taxi-from-liverpool-to-leeds-bradford-airport-reliable-private-transfers\/\">Leeds<\/a> United match (approximately 6:15 PM BST).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The potential teams standing in the way of another final for City are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Southampton or Arsenal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chelsea or Port Vale<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West Ham or Leeds United<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Way to Get to Wembley from Manchester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip to Wembley is a major event, and for a high-stakes semi-final, the motorways and trains between Manchester and London will be at capacity. At <strong>DM <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/planning-your-trip-to-liverpool-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airport-taxi-transfers\/\">Airport Transfers<\/a><\/strong>, we offer a stress-free, executive alternative for City fans making the journey south.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travel in Executive Comfort: Mercedes V-Class<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For groups of 4 fans looking for a premium match-day experience, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/visiting-blackpool-travel-in-style-with-a-chauffeur-driven-mercedes\/\">Mercedes<\/a> V-Class<\/strong> is the perfect choice. Avoid the queues at Manchester Piccadilly and enjoy a direct, door-to-door service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 4 Passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Experience:<\/strong> Luxury leather seating and climate control, ensuring you arrive at Wembley refreshed and ready for kick-off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Larger Group Travel: XLWB Minibus<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are heading down with a larger group of 6, we recommend our <strong>Extra Long Wheelbase (XLWB) Ford Tourneo<\/strong>. This &#8220;bigger booted&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/leeds\/taxi-from-leeds-festival-5-6-7-8-seater-taxis-minibuses-executive-vehicles\/\">minibus<\/a> is specifically designed for high-capacity travel without sacrificing comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 6 Passengers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space:<\/strong> Massive boot space for all your match-day gear, ensuring plenty of legroom for every fan on the 200-mile journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Book with DM Airport Transfers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We specialise in long-distance executive transfers across the UK. By booking with us, you get a professional, reliable service with fixed pricing\u2014meaning no &#8220;match-day&#8221; surprises. Our drivers know the best routes to navigate the heavy London traffic, dropping you as close to the stadium as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book your Wembley Semi-Final travel today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mobile \/ WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/447947199830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+447947199830<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk\">info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmairporttransfers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Note: We\u2019ve written this post in anticipation of a potential Manchester City victory today, Saturday 4 &hellip; <a title=\"Manchester City Heading to Wembley? The Domestic Cup Double is On\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/manchester-city-heading-to-wembley-the-domestic-cup-double-is-on\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Manchester City Heading to Wembley? The Domestic Cup Double is On<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7626","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manchester"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7626"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7627,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7626\/revisions\/7627"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7626"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7626"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7626"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}