Premier League underachievers Southampton made it count in the EFL Cup tonight, showing league leaders City how to attack. Nathan Jones' men maintain their cup form and advance to the domestic trophy semi-finals.
Southampton defeats eight-time EFL Cup champions Manchester City with a first-half masterclass. Jones' men will now play in the semi-finals, and their cup form will continue this season.
Guardiola had lost for the first time in 16 domestic cup quarter-finals, and he had no complaints about the outcome. City's surprise exit continued a worrying trend of poor performances this season in games Guardiola expected them to win, leaving the champions five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Guardiola, who has won the League Cup four times since joining City in 2016, will expect a quick response in Saturday's crucial Premier League derby against Manchester United.
Southampton are now through to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, where they will face Newcastle United, and are just one step away from a day out at Wembley.
