Manchester City booked their place in another FA Cup final this Saturday after a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, thanks to goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol. Pep Guardiola’s side will now aim to salvage their season by lifting the trophy, with the final set for May 17 against Crystal Palace.

A Season of Contrasts for Manchester City

In a year where City has fallen short of their usual dominance in the Premier League and Champions League, the FA Cup has become a crucial opportunity to secure silverware. This win marks their third consecutive FA Cup final appearance and their fifth victory in their last six matches.

The game started perfectly for City, with Rico Lewis opening the scoring just two minutes in, firing a low shot into the net after a clever assist from Mateo Kovacic. From there, City controlled possession and dictated the pace throughout.

Forest's Dream Ends Early

Nottingham Forest, playing their first FA Cup semifinal since 1991, struggled to create meaningful threats for most of the match. Although they showed signs of life in the second half with chances from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Morgan Gibbs-White, they couldn’t break through City’s disciplined defense.

City sealed the win in the 75th minute when Josko Gvardiol headed home from a corner delivered by Omar Marmoush, effectively ending any hopes of a Forest comeback.

Next Stop: Wembley

With their spot secured, Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on May 17, seeking to finish a challenging season with at least one major trophy in their cabinet.