For Manchester City supporters, a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in early December offered a rare moment of cheer during an otherwise thoroughly miserable time for the troubled Premier League champions.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said winning the FA Cup would help the club avoid "bigger damage" in what has been a difficult season.

Pep Guardiola knows Nottingham Forest provide stern test for Manchester City - City face Forest in Sunday’s second FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.