Manchester City defeats Nottingham Forest, reaches FA Cup final

Manchester City advanced to their third consecutive FA Cup final by defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley, with early goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol securing the win. Despite relinquishing their Premier League title to Liverpool, City aim to cap a challenging season with FA Cup glory against Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s team showcased their tactical adaptability, overcoming injuries and the absence of key players like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. Nottingham Forest hit the woodwork three times but failed to capitalize, while City’s defensive resilience and strategic lineup changes proved decisive. Guardiola acknowledged the season’s difficulties but emphasized the significance of reaching another final and the club's ongoing pursuit of Champions League qualification. The victory also offers City a chance to make English football history with a third straight appearance in both major domestic cup finals.