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Man City Treble Dream Alive After Southampton Victory

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Pep Guardiola's Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southampton, advancing to their FA Cup final and keeping alive the possibility of a domestic treble. The comeback win came after City stared at an embarrassing defeat against Championship opposition, with late goals from Jeremy Doko and Nico Gonzalez sealing their place in the final.

City's transformation from last season's trophyless campaign to potential treble winners has been remarkable. Having already lifted the Carabao Cup this season, Guardiola's side remain in the Premier League title race despite currently sitting second to Arsenal. The Spaniard maintains a treble is "far, far, far away" but the club's recent form suggests otherwise.

The achievement marks a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance for City, highlighting Guardiola's continued dominance in the competition. With six games remaining, including an FA Cup final, City's season will be defined by their ability to convert this late-season momentum into silverware across all three competitions.