Kovacic Gets 8, Lewis With 7.5 | Manchester City Players Rated In Solid Win Vs Liverpool | OneFootball

Manchester City clashed heads with Nottingham Forest at Wembley Stadium earlier today as they looked to earn a win and book a place in the final of the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola’s men made a dream start to the game as they scored the opener in the second minute when Rico Lewis got his name on the scoresheet. The Mancunian club went into the half-time interval 1-0 up on the scoreline.

Josko Gvardiol doubled Man City’s advantage in the 51st minute. The Mancunian giants defended their two-goal advantage well and ended up securing a solid 2-0 win at Wembley.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player performed during the match against Nottingham Forest.

GK: Stefan Ortega – 7/10

He made one solid save at the back and earned an important clean sheet today.

RB: Matheus Nunes – 7/10

Nunes didn’t do much wrong inside his half but struggled to make an impact going forward.

CB: Ruben Dias – 7.5/10

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was strong in the air.

CB: Josko Gvardiol – 7/10

Gvardiol cleared his lines when needed and managed to double his team’s advantage early in the second half.

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Josko Gvardiol of Manchester City scores his team’s second goal past Matz Sels of Nottingham Forest during the Emirates FA Cup Semi Final match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on April 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

LB: Nico O’Reilly – 7/10

He kept a good shape defensively and was a threat in the final third.

CM: Mateo Kovacic – 8/10

Kovacic made a few driving runs with the ball and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

CM: Rico Lewis – 7.5/10

He made one key chance in the final third and gave Man City the lead in the second minute.

RW: Savio – 7/10

Savio engineered some meaningful openings for his teammates up top but there was no goal for him.

CAM: Bernardo Silva – 6.5/10

He came back to defend when he could but lacked quality in the Nottingham half.

LW: Jack Grealish – 6.5/10

Grealish made two inviting chances from the left flank but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

ST: Omar Marmoush – 7.5/10

Marmoush caused a few headaches for his marker and managed to secure an assist this afternoon.

CM: Ilkay Gundogan – 6/10