Nottingham Forest had waited 34 years for an FA Cup semi-final. Within one minute and 50 seconds of it, they learned a valuable lesson about what matches like this entail. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have five more tests this season as they look to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League and,

Watch City's 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium from an alternative perspective.

Nicholas: I worry that after this poor and insipid performance, we will finish our season with a whimper rather than a roar. To have come so far and miss out on an FA Cup final, and possibly Europe, would be a harsh kick in the teeth for a team that have played well for much of the season. We simply weren't up for the occasion and bottled it.