Man City reach FA Cup final as Guardiola grants players respite
City make a fourth straight FA Cup final, edging Southampton via Doku and Gonzalez. Guardiola’s rotation hints league priority, with Haaland off the bench and Foden subdued amid talk of a treble push.
Eze’s curler puts Arsenal back top with a nervy 1-0, leaving City needing their game in hand. Havertz and Eze suffer injuries, while Wissa spurns a late chance as Arsenal hang on with a clean sheet.
Piece recalls Guardiola fallouts at City with Joe Hart, Yaya Toure, Raheem Sterling and Joao Cancelo, largely over roles and playing time, before each departed the Etihad.
Report claims John Stones, out of contract this summer after an injury-hit season, is pushing to join Juventus, with talks held. City also face uncertainty over Nathan Ake’s long-term future.
Nico seizes a rare start at Wembley and scores to keep City’s treble hopes alive, strengthening his claim to challenge Rodri for minutes.
City reach a record fourth straight FA Cup final, overturning Southampton with Doku’s deflected leveller and Nico Gonzalez’s long-range winner after Azaz’s opener. Guardiola hails the ‘extraordinary’ feat.
Guardiola gives City three days off after FA Cup win over Southampton, aiming to recharge before Everton. Arsenal cannot rest with Atletico Madrid midweek, piling schedule pressure in the title race.
Captain Alex Greenwood urges a response after City lose to Brighton. She insists the WSL title remains in their hands if they win both remaining games, and targets a reaction against Liverpool next Sunday.
City beat Arsenal 2-1 with Haaland decisive to seize title edge. A Burnley win would send City top. Analysis highlights Cherki’s impact and O’Reilly’s assist as Guardiola’s side find form at the right time.
Ian Wright says City ‘won’t care’ about fixture load and will chase Arsenal regardless after the Gunners’ 1-0 win. City face Everton next then Brentford, with pressure to win their game in hand.
