Overview
- Manchester City reached the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over Southampton, staying in a tight Premier League race with Arsenal.
- Pep Guardiola rotated heavily in the semi-final with eight changes and said every player will be needed for the final weeks.
- He praised Jeremy Doku and Savinho for their impact off the bench and lauded strong displays from John Stones and Nathan Ake.
- Guardiola said Matheus Nunes is emerging as one of the best defensive right-backs and noted Erling Haaland benefits from longer rest between games.
- With eight days before facing Everton then six matches in 21 days, Guardiola gave the squad three days off before reporting back to the City Football Academy.