FA Cup Semi-Finals Set: Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City at Wembley

LONDON, England — Nottingham Forest will face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley Stadium on April 26, marking a significant return for Forest, who last reached this stage in 1991. City secured their spot after a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa.

Manchester City, the defending champions who last won the FA Cup in 2023, rallied from behind at the Vitality Stadium, overcoming Aston Villa with a 2-1 victory. Goals from Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush sealed the win after trailing early in the match.

Nottingham Forest earned their place in the semi-finals through a tense penalty shootout victory over Exeter City, adding to their historic run in the competition. Aside from Manchester City, Forest stands as the most recent FA Cup winners still in the tournament, with their last victory in 1959.

In the other semi-final matchup, Crystal Palace is set to compete against Aston Villa. Crystal Palace advanced following a commanding 3-0 victory at Craven Cottage, which marked their first semi-final appearance since 2022. The Eagles have shown remarkable form recently, winning their last five matches across all competitions.

Palace’s success was highlighted by a standout performance from Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, who scored his first goals for the club with a second-half double. They will aim for their first-ever FA Cup victory, showcasing their resolve against a formidable Aston Villa side.

The semi-finals are scheduled for the weekend of April 26, coinciding with Premier League Matchweek 34. Fans and clubs alike are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting double-header at Wembley.