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Gallery: Jesus books return ticket to Wembley

Manchester City are through to the FA Cup semi-final after a tense 1-0 win over Brighton in today’s semi-final at Wembley.

In what was at times a feisty affair at Wembley, City had got off to the perfect start by scoring within the first four minutes.

Kevin De Bruyne was the architect, his stunning pin-point cross finding the waiting Gabriel Jesus at the far post and the Brazilian made no mistake stooping to head home from close-range.

But Brighton caused several problems after the break and it needs a superb goal-line clearance from Aymeric Laporte to prevent the Seagulls levelling midway through the second half.

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Raheem Sterling twice came close to making the game safe for City before referee Anthony Taylor finally blew his whistle to seal our ticket to the final where we will play either Watford or Wolves who meet in the second semi-final tomorrow.

Take a look at best pictures from the semi-final in our gallery above…

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UP FOR THE CUP : Raheem Sterling makes his way to the City dressing room after the squad's Wembley arrival

UP FOR THE CUP : Raheem Sterling makes his way to the City dressing room after the squad's Wembley arrival
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MASH IT UP : John Stones and Leroy Sane both cut quite a dash during the warm-ups in our Nike celebration mash-up jersey

MASH IT UP : John Stones and Leroy Sane both cut quite a dash during the warm-ups in our Nike celebration mash-up jersey
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PHONE A FRIEND TIME : Sergio Aguero, who wasn't quite ready for selection, cuts a relaxed figure prior to kick-off

PHONE A FRIEND TIME : Sergio Aguero, who wasn't quite ready for selection, cuts a relaxed figure prior to kick-off
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CROSS PURPOSES : Kevin De Bruyne sets up City's opener with a stunning crossfield ball

CROSS PURPOSES : Kevin De Bruyne sets up City's opener with a stunning crossfield ball
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HEAD BOY : Gabriel Jesus stoops to meet Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross and guide home City's early opener

HEAD BOY : Gabriel Jesus stoops to meet Kevin De Bruyne's brilliant cross and guide home City's early opener
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CELEBRATION TIME : Gabriel Jesus is joined by his happy team-mates after his opening goal

CELEBRATION TIME : Gabriel Jesus is joined by his happy team-mates after his opening goal
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RAZZLE DAZZLE : Raheem Sterling takes on the Brighton defence

RAZZLE DAZZLE : Raheem Sterling takes on the Brighton defence
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LEADING MAN : The boss urges City on at Wembley

LEADING MAN : The boss urges City on at Wembley
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PLENTY TO SHOUT ABOUT : The City fans urge the team on at Wembley

PLENTY TO SHOUT ABOUT : The City fans urge the team on at Wembley
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FLASHPOINT : Kyle Walker is sent crashing by Alireza Jahanbakhsh -an incident that sparked a melee which saw both players booked

FLASHPOINT : Kyle Walker is sent crashing by Alireza Jahanbakhsh -an incident that sparked a melee which saw both players booked
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BACK IN BUSINESS : Benjamin Mendy made a return to action for City at left-back

BACK IN BUSINESS : Benjamin Mendy made a return to action for City at left-back
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NICK OF TIME : Aymeric Laporte saves a certain goal as he just beats Brighton's Glenn Murray to the ball and clears over the bar

NICK OF TIME : Aymeric Laporte saves a certain goal as he just beats Brighton's Glenn Murray to the ball and clears over the bar
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UP AND AT 'EM : Raheem Sterling takes on Brighton's Yves Bissouma

UP AND AT 'EM : Raheem Sterling takes on Brighton's Yves Bissouma
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GIFT OF THE GAB : Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus strikes early for City against Brighton

GIFT OF THE GAB : Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus strikes early for City against Brighton

Further reading

Training: Final City v Arsenal prep done

Training: Final City v Arsenal prep done

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Training: Focus turns to Gunners

Training: Focus turns to Gunners

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LIVELY LEWIS: On the ball.

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