There are certain locks out there that defy those wonder keys and are persistent in doing that.That was the story of Southampton as they were more than resilient to Manchester City, with the latter failing to top the former in the last two duels. Two consecutive draws are not something Guardiola was happy about, for sure, but today’s 4-1 landslide away win at Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals is just what the Spanish tactician wanted from his mean machine.Man City’s four goalscorers vs Southampton this season:🇩🇿 Riyad Mahrez – 29 [22⚽️ 7🅰️]🏴 Phil Foden – 19 [11⚽️ 8🅰️]🇧🇪 Kevin De Bruyne – 19 [11⚽️ 8]🏴 Raheem Sterling – 18 [14⚽️ 4🅰️]85 goal involvements between them. 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/EoFqAVOfV8— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 20, 2022 Despite being tied at one at the half time, the visitors’ second-half perfect storm saw the Saints being brought to the ground for the first time in a match against the Citizens since March 2021.Sterling provided the favourites with an early lead, following the clumsiness in the rival’s defence.Sterling abre o placar para o Manchester City.Southampton 0-1 Man City. pic.twitter.com/noySl0FaYi— Curiosidades Premier League (@CuriosidadesPRL) March 20, 2022 Armstrong fired back on the other side, but he lacked accuracy from close range, just like Gundogan a couple of minutes later. He hit the post from the edge of the six-yard box. City were so close to doubling the lead as Rodri fired immaculately around the ‘D’, only to see his shot going inches wide of the right post.And then, amid the first-half stoppage time, Elyounoussi ran past the City’s keeper and tried crossing it, but Laporte deflected it and scored a bizarre own goal to tie the game for the half-time.#FACup Southampton 1-1 Man City | Laporte own goal. pic.twitter.com/gD6vSoptap— ꜰᴀꜱᴛ ɢᴏᴀʟꜱ ⓶ (@iF27s) March 20, 2022 A smell of another draw was in the air at the St Mary’s for some time, until De Bruyne restored the visitors’ lead from the spot.Guardiola then put Foden in, and the prodigious youngster should gratitude in the best way possible, nailing it to kill the game with 15 minutes left.Manchester City’s third goal against Southampton, Foden’s goalJoin To See Goals ⇩https://t.co/8ra5i16eq1 pic.twitter.com/yTAuGMUZSt— fastr goals (@UnitedAtlitico) March 20, 2022 The deprived hosts conceded another one, fourth of the game, soon after as Mahrez fired it perfectly after he was left unmarked inside the area for the final result, 4-1.🇩🇿⚽ Goal Riyad Mahrez makes 4-1 to Manchester City vs Southampton in the #EmiratesFACup #TeamDZpic.twitter.com/AcLV3VU5eI— TeamDZ English 🇩🇿 (@TeamDzEng) March 20, 2022 FA CUP – 1/4 FINALSCrystal Palace – Everton 4-0 (2-0)/Guehi 25, Mateta 41, Zaha 79, Hughes 87/Southampton – Manchester City 1-4 (1-1)/Elyounoussi 45+1 – Sterling 12, De Bruyne 62 pen, Foden 75, Mahrez 78/21:00: (11.0) Nott.Forest (6.50) Liverpool (1.28)***odds are subject to change***
