Nottingham Forest had waited 24 years for an FA Cup semi-final. Within one minute and 50 seconds of it, they learned a valuable lesson about what matches like this entail. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have five more tests this season as they look to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League and,

Nicholas: I worry that after this poor and insipid performance, we will finish our season with a whimper rather than a roar. To have come so far and miss out on an FA Cup final, and possibly Europe, would be a harsh kick in the teeth for a team that have played well for much of the season. We simply weren't up for the occasion and bottled it.

Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley on Sunday as Pep Guardiola's side will face Crystal Palace in the final on Saturday, May 17. Rico Lewis scored early and Josko Gvardiol headed home in the second half as City completed a professional victory,