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Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of silverware shows no sign of abating
A fourth consecutive FA Cup final has been reached but Guardiola’s selection against Southampton suggests priorities lie elsewhere
TL;DR
- Manchester City is again a strong contender for a treble, despite recent FA Cup final losses.
- Speculation surrounds Pep Guardiola's future, with his responses to inquiries being vague.
- A sparse crowd at Wembley suggests stadium fatigue, with City fans potentially prioritizing other competitions.
- Southampton scored a brilliant goal but lost to City after a deflection and a late winning goal.
- Southampton's priorities appear to be automatic promotion or playoff success in the Championship.
- Guardiola's team selection against Southampton suggests the Premier League title is the main focus.
- Several Manchester City players are linked with departures, indicating squad churn.
- Phil Foden is struggling to maintain his previous high standards amidst City's dominance.