Phil Foden’s stunning strike capped off a dominant Manchester City performance to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.

Pep Guardiola’s side had failed to win either Premier League game against the Saints this season, but their emphatic victory kept them on course for a treble.

Raheem Sterling had handed the league leaders an early advantage, tapping home in the 12th minute, but it was cancelled out by Aymeric Laporte’s own goal just before half-time.

The hosts fought hard with the scores level, but were deflated when Kevin De Bruyne’s 62nd-minute penalty restored City’s lead.

City’s performance was capped off by a well-struck left-footed shot from the edge of the box from Foden in the 75th minute to make the game 3-1, all but securing Manchester City’s place in the FA Cup semi final.

The City youngster picked the ball up outside the area, after a sloppy header from Mohammed Salisu, before firing past Fraser Forster.

Take a bow, @PhilFoden. That is sensational. pic.twitter.com/NXsa3FggGa

— City Report (@cityreport_) March 20, 2022

His goal was the best of the game, and the attacker was an upgrade on Grealish in the centre-forward role.

Here is how our fans reacted to this Phil Foden’s screamer.

“Best finisher we have at the club by some distance. Love him..”
Credit: @majorramblings

“What a shot🔥”
Credit: @MRifqiFarisi

“Wow that was fantastic.”
Credit: @Sal89542284

“The best young star.”
Credit: @L_ManCityFC

“This. The only thing stopping Phil Foden is himself. He’s proven he can do it in midfield, on the wing or in attack. Generational..”
Credit: @AmosMurphy_

“Phil Foden having double digits in every single competition needs talking about because i’m tired of people comparing their youngsters to him..”
Credit: @SxrgioSZN

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