Manchester City took a break from the Premier League title race to beat Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final, but Arsenal were in action against Newcastle United
Manager Pep Guardiola of Manchester City reacts on the side line during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Southampton on April 25, 2026 in London, England
Pep Guardiola watched his side reach a third consecutive FA Cup final(Image: 2026 Allstar)
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As Manchester City beat Southampton to reach the FA Cup final, Arsenal stole a march on Pep Guardiola's side. City came from behind to overcome the Saints 2-1, after Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez cancelled out Finn Azaz's spectacular strike.
Guardiola hailed his side's "extraordinary" achievement beneath the Wembley arch, which kept their hopes of another domestic Treble alive. However, when it comes to the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta's side heaped the pressure back onto the Cityzens.
They ground out a 1-0 home victory over Newcastle United to move back to the top of the Premier League, albeit having played one more match. After this weekend's fixtures, the Manchester Evening News compares and contrasts City and Arsenal's fixtures this season.
Man City
Monday, 4 May: Everton (A) - Premier League
Saturday, 9 May: Brentford (H) - Premier League
Saturday, 16 May: FA Cup final against either Chelsea or Leeds United
Sunday, 24 May: Aston Villa (H) - Premier League
Arsenal's final fixtures
Saturday, 25 April: Newcastle United (H) - Premier League
Wednesday, 29 April: Champions League semi-final first leg
Saturday, 2 May: Burnley (H) - Premier League
Tuesday, 5 May: Champions League semi-final second leg
Sunday, 10 May: West Ham (A) - Premier League
Sunday, 17 May: Burnley (H) - Premier League
Sunday, 24 May: Crystal Palace (A) - Premier League
Saturday, 30 May: Possible Champions League final