Manchester City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals after a 4-1 win over Southampton.
Saints put up a strong fight after the reigning Premier League champions, having stayed in the match for 60 minutes before City blew them away.
Raheem Sterling scored after 12 minutes but his effort was cancelled out on the stroke of half-time due to an own goal from Aymeric Laporte.
Mohamed Salisu's reckless challenge on Gabriel Jesus allowed Kevin De Bruyne to restore City's lead from the penalty spot.
Substitutes Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez then rounded out the victory, with the former scoring a 20-yard screamer that earned praise from manager Pep Guardiola.
"A few, there are not many but a few, he is one of them who has [the ability to score from there]," Guardiola said.
"He has an incredible shot, he's quick, fast, he's a fantastic player - we know it. Close to the box he has a sense of goal, he was really brilliant.
"It was a tight game, it was [like] in the Premier League games against Southampton because of the quality they have. They are incredibly organised and in front of the ball they are so aggressive and of course have a good build-up.
"But after 2-1, the second half we were much much better and in the end the quality from Phil and Riyad made the difference."
Guardiola's team will face Manchester City in the semi-finals at Wembley on April 16/17, while Chelsea and Crystal Palace will compete in the other semi.
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