The Digest:
Nico Gonzalez scored a late screamer as Manchester City roared back from an almighty scare to beat Southampton 2-1 and reach the FA Cup final for a fourth consecutive year. Finn Azaz's unstoppable curler gave the Championship side an unlikely lead in the 79th minute, but Jeremy Doku's deflected equaliser restored parity just three minutes later before Gonzalez provided the grandstand finish. City will now face the winner of the other semi-final.
Key Points:
- Two City fans were reportedly lulled to sleep during a dull first half.
- James Trafford made a crucial fingertip save to deny Southampton after the equaliser.
- The win keeps City's treble hopes alive.
- Pep Guardiola made wholesale changes, which almost backfired.
- City have now reached the FA Cup final for four consecutive years.
City's second-half comeback secures their place in the FA Cup final.
Sources: Goal
