Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team will have to overcome Nottingham Forest's formidable defensive skills to reach a third successive FA Cup final. City were winners in 2023 and runners-up last season,

The experience the club and the players have gained could prove to be an advantage against a Forest side who haven't been in the FA Cup semi-finals since 1991, when they lost to Tottenham in the final. Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo reached the last four with Wolves in the 2018/19 season but lost out to Watford.

Pep Guardiola's team selection will be absolutely crucial here. Both of Manchester City's goals against Aston Villa on Tuesday came from their players being prepared to run at defenders - firstly Omar Marmoush and then Jeremy Doku,