London, Apr 26 (V7N) – A year ago, Manchester City were facing uncertainty, staring at the possibility of a trophyless season for the first time since 2017. Fast forward 12 months, and under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, the team has undergone a remarkable transformation—now standing on the brink of another historic campaign.

City secured their place in the FA Cup final with a dramatic comeback victory over Southampton in the semi-final on Saturday (April 25), scoring twice in the closing minutes to seal the win.

Despite dominating possession with 69 percent and controlling much of the match, City fell behind in the 79th minute when Finn Ejaz gave Southampton the lead, raising fears of a shock exit. However, the response from Guardiola’s side was swift and decisive.

Just three minutes later, Jérémy Doku leveled the score with a powerful strike from outside the box that deflected into the net. Then, in the 87th minute, Nico González completed the turnaround with a stunning long-range effort.

With this victory, Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for the fourth consecutive time—a new record. They will face either Chelsea F.C. or Leeds United in the final.

City are also firmly in the Premier League title race and have already lifted the EFL Cup this season, keeping their hopes of a domestic treble alive.

Notably, only one team in English football history has achieved a domestic treble—and that was Manchester City themselves under Guardiola in 2019.

Earlier this season, the squad underwent significant changes following the departures of key players like Kevin De Bruyne, İlkay Gündoğan, Jack Grealish, and Ederson Moraes. A youthful lineup initially struggled for consistency but has found strong form at a crucial stage of the campaign.

With six matches scheduled over the next 21 days, the coming weeks will determine whether Manchester City can script another chapter of history—or fall just short of glory.

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