Phil Foden and Ruben Dias should return to the Manchester City squad for their Premier League clash with Wolves after missing the trip to Nottingham Forest through illness.
21.04.2024 - 07:57 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season and for the third time in six years.
The Blues might no longer be going for the Treble, but they can see the campaign out with a magnificent domestic double and have taken a huge step towards that goal in Saturday's FA Cup final win over Chelsea.
A frustrating game was quelled in the 84th minute when Bernardo Silva’s effort deflected into the net to sink Mauricio Pochettino, whose side had several brilliant scoring chances. However, City are just a game away from successfully defending their crown, with either Championship club Coventry City or rivals Manchester United - who they faced last season - to play in the final.
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Here are several things fans may have missed during the match.
Jack Grealish was forced off with injury in the second half after Nicolas Jackson clumsily clattered into the winger. He was mightily upset with the challenge and let the assistant referee know while he was treated on the deck.
After he was brought off, he continued his outpouring of frustrations and confronted the fourth official with his sense of injustice after Jackson went unpunished.
Grealish was also unhappy in the first half with the forceful fouls made on him and unfurled his annoyance at the officials in the tunnel. In the end, he may feel his lack of protection led to his withdrawal.
Bernardo’s goal late in the contest seemed to change Pep Guardiola’s mind when it came to making a substitution. Oscar Bobb was getting ready on the touchline when the Portugal star found the net to send the City half of Wembley wild.
Bernardo initially appeared to be the man who
Phil Foden and Ruben Dias should return to the Manchester City squad for their Premier League clash with Wolves after missing the trip to Nottingham Forest through illness.
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