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Manchester City Defeats Nottingham Forest to Secure Third Straight FA Cup Final Spot

City's early goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol, combined with Forest's missed chances, set up a final clash with Crystal Palace on May 17.

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Overview

  • Manchester City earned a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Wembley, marking their third consecutive FA Cup final appearance.
  • Rico Lewis scored in the second minute, becoming the youngest City player to score at Wembley since 1981, while Josko Gvardiol added a second with a 51st-minute header.
  • Nottingham Forest came close to scoring multiple times, hitting the woodwork three times and missing a key chance through substitute Anthony Elanga early in the second half.
  • City's win offers a chance to salvage a challenging season, with the team set to face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on May 17.
  • Forest's semi-final run, their first since 1991, highlighted their resurgence under Nuno Espirito Santo but ended in frustration despite a spirited second-half effort.