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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...

James Trafford - 6

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

Matheus Nunes - 6

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.

John Stones - 6

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

Nathan Ake - 7

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

Rayan Ait-Nouri - 6

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

Nico Gonzalez - 7

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

Mateo Kovacic - 7

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 His surge almost resulted in a goal and was withdrawn solely to manage his minutes.

Rayan Cherki - 6

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

Tijjani Reijnders - 6

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

Phil Foden - 4

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

Omar Marmoush - 4

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

Jeremy Doku - 8

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

Savinho - 6

Prompted a fine save.

Erling Haaland - 6

Understated cameo.

Nico O'Reilly - 6

Dependable at full-back.

Bernardo Silva - 6

Assisted in steadying the team.