Manchester City are heading to the FA Cup final once again, securing their spot with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Wembley. It’s the third consecutive season City have reached the final, and although Liverpool clinched the Premier League title earlier in the day with their win over Tottenham, Pep Guardiola’s side still have silverware firmly in their sights.
Rico Lewis opened the scoring within just two minutes, firing a precise low shot into the bottom corner to instantly deflate Forest’s hopes. Known for their resilience this season, Forest had planned to frustrate City, but the early goal forced them to abandon their cautious approach.
Despite Forest hitting the woodwork three times during the match, they couldn’t find a way past Stefan Ortega in City’s goal. Their brief moment of hope came early in the second half when substitute Anthony Elanga flashed an effort wide — their first shot of the game. But any thoughts of a comeback were swiftly crushed when Josko Gvardiol powered in a header from a corner, giving City a comfortable cushion.
In what was their seventh straight FA Cup semi-final appearance, City’s big-game experience once again shone through. Even in what’s been a turbulent season by their high standards, they now have a golden opportunity to end the campaign with silverware. Pep Guardiola’s team will face Crystal Palace in the final on May 17, aiming to lift the FA Cup for the second time in three seasons.
