Nottingham Forest lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Matz Sels in goal, supported by Zach Abbott, Nikola Milenkovic, Murillo, and Harry Toffolo in defense. The midfield duo of Danilo and Elliot Anderson provided cover for Nicolas Dominguez, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi, with Chris Wood leading the line. On the other hand, Manchester City started with Stefan Ortega between the posts, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico O’Reilly forming the backline. The midfield comprised of Rico Lewis and Mateo Kovacic, with Savinho, Bernardo Silva, and Jack Grealish playing behind striker Omar Marmoush.
The match saw both teams field strong lineups, but it was Manchester City who triumphed in the end. The result of the game set them up for a final showdown against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup. Overall, it was a thrilling encounter that showcased the talent and skill of both teams as they battled it out on the pitch.