Nico Gonzalez scored a late screamer as Manchester City roared back from an almighty scare to beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday and reach the FA Cup final for a fourth consecutive season.
Manchester City's Second String Survive Huge FA Cup Semi-Final Scare
After a first half that literally lulled two City fans to sleep live on television, the occasion roared into life as Pep Guardiola's side took the game by the scruff of the neck and did everything to open the scoring.
Gonzalez's Late Winner Secures Win for Manchester City
Finn Azaz's unstoppable curler had given the Championship side an unlikely lead, but Jeremy Doku's deflected equaliser soon restored parity before Nico Gonzalez provided the grandstand finish.
- Nico Gonzalez scored a late winner for Manchester City
- Jeremy Doku's deflected equaliser levelled the score
- Finn Azaz gave Southampton a shock lead with a long-range curler
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Manchester City Reach FA Cup Final for Fourth Consecutive Season
The win ensures Manchester City's treble hopes remain alive as they look to add to their impressive collection of trophies under Pep Guardiola.