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Man City player ratings vs Southampton: Gonzalez rocket saves the day as 4/10 duo struggle

Manchester City reached the FA Cup final for a fourth successive year with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Wembley Stadium. Finn Azaz gave the Saints the lead with a magnificent curling strike but his goal was nullified by Jeremy Doku moments later. With time ebbing away, Nico Gonzalez settled the contest with a thunderous effort. The triumph means City will meet either Chelsea or Leeds United in next month's final.

Here are the City player ratings from a dramatic day under the Wembley arch...

Little to concern him. Required quick thinking to fulfil the sweeper role.

Dependable at full-back but suffered an injury concern at the end of the first half. Was sufficiently fit to continue and performed adequately after the interval.

Composed on his comeback. Appropriately wore the armband at Wembley.

Made a crucial interception in an otherwise uneventful first half. He did superbly to prevent a goalscoring chance shortly after the restart.

Similar to Nunes in the opening 45 minutes. Posed a more significant attacking threat in the second half before being substituted.

A dependable display anchoring midfield. Appeared comfortable alongside Kovacic and then delivered a spectacular finish to secure victory.

Found the spaces effectively to connect play. His surge almost resulted in a goal and was withdrawn solely to manage his minutes.

Subdued first half but came alive after the interval. Far from his finest display.

Hit the woodwork early, though the flag was raised. Ought to have found the target with 20 minutes remaining.

Appeared below par. Outmuscled by Caspar Jander to sum up his afternoon.

Overly tentative in front of goal. He had numerous opportunities but failed to convert any. Replaced by Haaland.

Ignited City into action and tormented the Saints defence. Might have wrapped it up at the death.

Assisted in steadying the team.

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