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Man City reach FA Cup final after win over Southampton

April 26, 2026 / 12:44 AM
Man City reach FA Cup final after win over Southampton
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Sharjah24: Manchester City secured their place in the FA Cup final for the fourth consecutive time after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Southampton FC at Wembley Stadium.

City were pushed to the limit as Southampton took a surprise lead in the 79th minute. However, substitutes turned the game around, with Jérémy Doku equalising before Nico González struck a stunning long-range winner late on.

Historic achievement

The victory marks Manchester City’s fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance and the 15th in the club’s history—an unprecedented achievement.

Treble ambitions alive

Under manager Pep Guardiola, City remain in contention for a domestic treble, having already secured the League Cup title with a 2-0 win over Arsenal FC, while continuing their Premier League title challenge.

Player reaction

Nico González described his decisive goal as a special moment, emphasising the importance of the win as City pursue multiple titles this season.

April 26, 2026 / 12:44 AM

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