Guardiola hails ‘extraordinary’ Man City reaction to make FA Cup history
LONDON: Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City’s feat of becoming the first side to ever reach four consecutive FA Cup finals after a late fightback denied Southampton a shock victory at Wembley. Saints were heading toward their first final in 23 years when Finn Azaz’s brilliant finish put the Championship side in front 11 minutes from time. City, though, hit back immediately through Jeremy Doku before Nico Gonzalez’s sensational strike edged the semifinal 2-1. Guardiola’s men have lost their last two FA Cup finals to Crystal Palace and Manchester United. They beat the Red Devils in 2023. City, who will face Chelsea or Leeds in the final, are now well in contention for a domestic treble. Guardiola’s men lifted the League Cup last month and are locked in a tight battle for the Premier League title with Arsenal. “No team has made four finals in a row.
