Securing the Double Crown! Guardiola's dignified departure this summer, with only the two Blues remaining among the Premier League's Big6 in the FA Cup semifinals.

Manchester City ended last season without any major trophies. This season, they were eliminated in the Champions League quarter-finals by a depleted Real Madrid side, and currently trail Arsenal by nine points in the Premier League. City may miss out on both the Premier League and Champions League titles for two consecutive seasons. However, Guardiola still led City to victory over Arsenal in the League Cup. After the match, Guardiola celebrated warmly with his family, leading many fans and media to speculate that this signals his departure this summer. Perhaps winning the double (League Cup and FA Cup) would be the best farewell gift and blessing for Guardiola.

In the FA Cup quarter-final, Manchester City dominated Liverpool 4-0 at home. Haaland scored his first hat-trick of the season, while new signing Semenio contributed with a goal and an assist. Liverpool, under Slot's management, appeared powerless, with Salah missing a one-on-one opportunity and failing to convert a penalty. This season marks the Egyptian king's fall from grace. After advancing to the FA Cup semifinals, Manchester City now aims to compete for the title.

Manchester City's strength starkly contrasts with Arsenal's struggles. In a surprising FA Cup quarter-final result, Arsenal lost 2-1 away to lower-tier Southampton (Championship) and exited the competition in the eighth round. Under Arteta, Arsenal consistently falters towards the end of each season: losing the League Cup final and now being eliminated by Southampton in the FA Cup semifinals. Perhaps Arsenal's collapse has begun; is their nine-point lead in the Premier League, with one extra game played, still secure?

With Arsenal eliminated, only two Premier League Big6 teams remain in the FA Cup semifinals: the Blues of Manchester City and Chelsea. Southampton is a Championship side, and the winner between West Ham and Leeds United will be fighting for Premier League survival. Manchester City again finds itself in a favorable position to contend for the FA Cup. If Guardiola departs this summer after ten years with City, winning the League Cup and FA Cup double would be the perfect farewell gift. There's still a chance in the Premier League title race, with a crucial home match against Arsenal upcoming, and Arsenal also distracted by Champions League commitments. If Arsenal loses just one game, Manchester City could regain control in the title chase.