Manchester City defeated Southampton 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final, securing their place in an unprecedented fourth consecutive final. After Finn Azaz's stunning long-range goal put Southampton ahead in the 79th minute, City responded quickly with a goal from substitute Jérémy Doku just three minutes later. Nico González then clinched the victory with a long-range strike in the 87th minute. Manager Pep Guardiola praised his team's performance in the second half, stating they created numerous chances and did not concede much. Looking ahead, Guardiola stressed the importance of the remaining six Premier League matches, referring to them as 'six cup finals' as City trails Arsenal by three points in the league. Southampton's manager, Tonda Eckert, expressed disappointment but noted the team's strong performance and readiness for their upcoming Championship match against Ipswich.