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Man City Reach Fourth Straight FA Cup Final

4/26/2026

Summary

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Manchester City became the first English side to reach four straight FA Cup finals after a 2-1 comeback win over Southampton at Wembley on 25 April 2026.
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku equalised three minutes later.
Manchester City forward Nico Gonzalez netted the winner in the 87th minute, ending Southampton’s 20-match unbeaten run.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes, omitting striker Erling Haaland, who later came on as a substitute.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal reached three FA Cup finals from 2001-2003, winning back-to-back titles in 2002 and 2003, part of a club that holds the record 14 victories. Such runs are rare; only Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Chelsea have won consecutive finals more than once, a pattern elite clubs like Manchester City now emulate.

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Story summary

Manchester City became the first English side to reach four straight FA Cup finals after a 2-1 comeback win over Southampton at Wembley on 25 April 2026.
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku equalised three minutes later.
Manchester City forward Nico Gonzalez netted the winner in the 87th minute, ending Southampton’s 20-match unbeaten run.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes, omitting striker Erling Haaland, who later came on as a substitute.

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