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2024-2025 FA Cup Final: Manchester City To Face Crystal Palace

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Apr 28, 2025.

2024-2025 FA Cup Final: Manchester City To Face Crystal Palace
Lewis and Gvardiol scored as City reached third straight final.
They will face Crystal Palace in May 17 Wembley showdown.

Manchester City secured their place in the FA Cup final for a third consecutive season with a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in today’s semi-final at Wembley.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Pep Guardiola’s side took control early when Rico Lewis struck a low drive into the bottom corner just two minutes in. Forest responded with pressure, hitting the woodwork three times in the first half through Taiwo Awoniyi and Morgan Gibbs-White, but failed to convert their chances.

City doubled their lead in the 58th minute as defender Josko Gvardiol powered in a header from a corner. Nottingham Forest, despite a spirited effort, struggled to break through City’s defense, with substitute Anthony Elanga missing their best opportunity after the break.

The result sets up a final clash against Crystal Palace on May 17, where City will aim to lift the trophy for the second time in three years. Guardiola’s men remain in contention for a domestic double, trailing league leaders Liverpool by just two points with a game in hand.

2024-2025 FA Cup Final

For Forest, the defeat ends an impressive cup run, but they can take pride in pushing the Premier League champions close. City, meanwhile, continue their pursuit of more silverware in what could be another historic season.