After 15 consecutive wins in Cup quarterfinals as manager of Manchester City, Southampton handed Pep Guardiola his first-ever quarterfinal defeat on Wednesday to qualify for a first semi-final spot in 31 years.
Two first-half goals from Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo gave the Saints a deserved but surprising win over the serial Cup champions.
Southampton, under new manager, Nathan Jones, have been under immense pressure, especially in the Premier League where they are languishing in 20th position. They have now made it two consecutive victories and will be buoyed for their visit to Goodison Park on Sunday when they face 18th-placed Everton.
