Clubs scrambling to take fifth place in Champions League race – the permutations
The race for Champions League qualification has an intriguing added dimension this season with the Premier League having been granted a fifth place.
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FA Cup Glory Won't Salvage Manchester City's Troubled Season: Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola said winning the FA Cup will not be enough to salvage Manchester City's troubled season after they reached the final on the day Liverpool ended their reign as Premier League champions. Guardiola's side had been crowned English champions for the last four seasons, but their dismal form for much of this term handed Liverpool the chance to seal a record-equalling 20th top-flight title. Liverpool's coronation was sealed with a 5-1 rout of Tottenham that finished at almost the exact moment the full-time whistle blew at Wembley to signal City's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Man City player ratings vs Nottingham Forest with seven 8/10s as Mateo Kovacic stars
Manchester City will be back at Wembley next month after beating Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final. Goals from Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol earned a 2-0 win that keeps up City's chances of more silverware this season.
Manchester City Sink Nottingham Forest To Reach 3rd Successive FA Cup Final
Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in their third successive FA Cup final after cruising to a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest at Wembley on Sunday. Pep Guardiola's side took an early lead through Rico Lewis and Josko Gvardiol's second-half goal sealed a comfortable semi-final success. City can look forward to a showdown with Palace at Wembley on May 17 after the Eagles won 3-0 against Aston Villa in the other semi-final on Saturday. Their 14th FA Cup final appearance gives City a chance to win the competition for the eighth time and the third since Guardiola arrived in 2016. City lost to Manchester United in last season's FA Cup final after beating their cross-town rivals in the 2023 showpiece.
Man City's Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would avoid 'bigger damage' - ESPN
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid «bigger damage» in what has been a difficult season.
No letting up: Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne ‘wants the best for the club’
Pep Guardiola understands Kevin De Bruyne’s disappointment but is convinced he will give everything to go out on a high at Manchester City.
Man City predicted line-up as Jeremy Doku call made ahead of FA Cup semi-final
Manchester City will turn their attention towards the FA Cup this afternoon when they travel to Wembley Stadium to take on Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the competition.
Palace sweep past Villa to reach FA Cup final
Oliver Glasner’s side took the lead in the semifinal through Eze’s long-range blast“All the credit to the players. They had to work so hard. They had to overcome a few difficult moments,” Glasner saidLONDON: Crystal Palace reached the FA Cup final for the first time in nine years as Ismaila Sarr’s double and a rocket from Eberechi Eze sealed a 3-0 win against Aston Villa at Wembley on Saturday.Oliver Glasner’s side took the lead in the semifinal through Eze’s long-range blast before Sarr netted twice in the second half.In the final on May 17, Palace will face Nottingham Forest or Manchester City, who meet in the second semifinal on Sunday.The Eagles have never won the FA Cup, losing their two final appearances against Manchester United in 2016 and 1990.“All the credit to the players.