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Man City Wins 2-1, Secures Fourth Straight FA Final

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1 at Wembley on April 25, 2026, securing a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final.
Finn Azaz, Jeremy Doku and Nico González scored in the 79th, 82nd and 87th minutes respectively, turning a Southampton lead into a 2-1 City win.
The victory sustains City’s domestic treble chase after the League Cup win and a Premier League lead, despite injuries to Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias and Rodri.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United’s 1999 treble—Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League—under Sir Alex Ferguson set a benchmark for English clubs, earning Ferguson a knighthood that June. City’s 2026 Wembley win, featuring Finn Azaz, Jeremy Doku and Nico González, echoes that legacy as the club pursues a modern era of sustained dominance, aiming for another three-trophy haul.

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Story summary

Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1 at Wembley on April 25, 2026, securing a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final.
Finn Azaz, Jeremy Doku and Nico González scored in the 79th, 82nd and 87th minutes respectively, turning a Southampton lead into a 2-1 City win.
The victory sustains City’s domestic treble chase after the League Cup win and a Premier League lead, despite injuries to Joško Gvardiol, Rúben Dias and Rodri.

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