Leeds United face Millwall in the fourth round of the FA Cup this afternoon looking to extend their current unbeaten run across all competitions.

Daniel Farke’s side are currently on a 14-game unbeaten run, including a 1-0 win over local rivals Harrogate Town in the previous round of the competition at Elland Road.

The Whites come into the encounter off the back of a 2-0 win against Coventry City in the Championship, with goals from Joel Piroe and Jayden Bogle securing all three points at the CBS Arena.

However, with today’s outing being a cup game, it could allow the German boss to make some alterations to the starting eleven, potentially dropping one player after his display in midweek.

Brendan Aaronson’s display against Coventry for Leeds

American midfielder Brenden Aaronson started his 29th league game of the season in the victory a couple of days ago but was unable to produce a performance to remember against the Sky Blues – potentially opening the door to him being dropped.

The 24-year-old could only muster 44 touches throughout the victory, also losing possession 11 times throughout the contest, whilst also failing to complete any of his attempted crosses – unable to aid any other attackers in getting on the scoresheet.

It was another example of his hot and cold displays, either being one of the most creative players on the pitch or unrecognisable in large parts, drifting through the motions as seen on various occasions in 2024/25.

He’s a hugely talented player who will always work his socks off for himself and the team, but his lack of end product in certain moments can be frustrating – potentially walking away with far more goal contributions than his current tally of 10 to date.

Given the meeting with the Lions is a cup clash, Farke could see the meeting as an opportunity to rest the former RB Salzburg star, handing a first senior start to one young player as a result.

Farke could hand Leeds debut to one academy star

Over the years, Leeds have handed numerous academy players starring roles within the first team, with certain talents going on to exceed all expectations.

Kalvin Phillips came through the ranks in Yorkshire, before playing a key role under Marcelo Bielsa in the promotion-winning campaign, before leaving for Manchester City for £45m in the summer of 2022.

Farke has the opportunity to hand a similar opportunity to 17-year-old academy gem, Rhys Chadwick, handing the youngster a reward for his impressive displays in 2024/25.

Despite his tender age, the midfielder has been a regular in the U21 Premier League 2 this season, making 12 appearances and impressing within the final third of the pitch.

Rhys Chadwick

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Luca Thomas

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Alfie Cresswell

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Josh McDonald

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Joe Snowdon

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Max McFadden

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Sam Chambers

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Chadwick has registered five goals and three assists despite playing numerous years above his age group, highlighting the quality he possesses – more than deserving of a jump into the senior squad at some stage in the near future.

He’s also featured twice in the FA Youth Cup in 2024/25, taking the armband and leading from the front, registering two assists, further showcasing his attacking qualities.

There’s no denying that the jump from youth football to the professional game is a huge one, but given his form over the last couple of months, it’s only fair that Chadwick is handed an opportunity to prove himself.

Given the cup game and the recent below-par showing from Aaronson earlier in the week, it could be the perfect chance to see what the youngster is capable of – staking his claim for a regular starting role under Farke in the coming weeks should he impress.

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Com a delegação do Corinthians no Mato-Grosso, onde a equipe enfrenta o Cuiabá nesta terça-feira (7), às 21h30, pela décima rodada do Brasileirão, na Arena Pantanal, o presidente do Timão, Duílio Monteiro Alves, atendeu a imprensa e esclareceu diversos tópicos, como a condição de Luan no clube, a permanência de Maycon, retorno de Bruno Méndez e outros emprestados, além de possíveis reforços e saídas.

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LUAN

Duílio admitiu que o clube alvinegro vai tentar achar uma solução para o camisa 7, que ainda não jogou sob o comando de Vítor Pereira e está há mais de um ano sem balançar as redes. O meia tem contrato com o Corinthians atédezembro de 2023.

-Não é uma situação que nos agrada, e temos que tratar desses detalhes internamente com o atleta e com o seu empresário. Mas temos que achar uma solução agora na próxima janela: ou o Luan fica para ser aproveitado, ou a gente tem que arrumar outro caminho, até para o bem dele e da carreira dele. O tempo está passando e ele precisa jogar – afirmou.

Após a vitória por 1 a 0 contra o Atlético-GO, pela nona rodada do Brasileirão, Vítor Pereira revelou que o atleta foi cortado da partida em Goiânia por voltou a reclamar de dores no quadril, e completou dizendo que não é a primeira vez que isso acontece.

Amissão da diretoria corintiana é achar algum clube interessado no atleta na janela do meio do ano. O presidente do Timão explicou que não irá rescindir o contrato de Luan, e irá tentar achar a melhor solução para o jogador e clube.

-Vi alguns comentários, e o torcedor entende que ‘precisa tirar o Luan, mandar o Luan embora’. Não é assim, existe um contrato. Só para esclarecer: o Corinthians não vai mandar o Luan embora. Quando você faz um contrato com um atleta, se você rescindi-lo, tem que pagá-lo inteiro, 100% do que resta do valor, ao atleta, e vice-versa. Então, não é tão simples assim – explicou o mandatário.

– Lógico que trabalhamos no início do ano, enquanto a janela estava aberta. Alguns clubes tiveram interesse, e a gente imagina que pode ser bom para o Luan jogar. Lógico, queremos que ele jogue, que dê certo no Corinthians. Há alguns anos a gente vem trabalhando no dia a dia em cima disso. Mas também entendemos que, se ele não está indo bem aqui, é bom que saia para jogar em outro clube, se encontre, porque é um grande menino, um grande jogador – concluiu.

MAYCON

O camisa 5 está emprestado ao Timão até o final do ano, mas por uma cláusula no acordo, o atleta pode ser vendido peloShakhtar Donetsk, clube detentor dos direitos do meia, antes desse período.

O presidente do Corinthians reforçou que o clube alvinegro não tem porcentagem em uma possível venda de Maycon, e sim prioridade na compra. Ainda, Duílio disse que no final, o desejo do jogador é imperativo caso uma proposta chegue aos ucranianos.

-Ele [Maycon] tem um contrato com o Corinthians até o fim do ano de empréstimo. Pode ser vendido, não voltaria para o Shakhtar [Donetsk] porque temos esse contrato. Agora, se tiver uma proposta de compra de algum outro clube, o Corinthians teria a prioridade na compra. Isso significa que poderíamos igualar a proposta e comprar o jogador – comentou o presidente.

-Fora isso, o Corinthians não tem nenhuma taxa de vitrine. Não temos controle da situação se o jogador fica até o fim do ano ou não. É bom deixar claro, também, que a vontade do atleta, em uma situação dessas, sempre pesa muito. Ele só vai para onde quiser, então temos que aguardar a janela de transferência e ver se vai surgir alguma proposta, para que possamos dar sequência e ver qual caminho vamos seguir – concluiu Duílio.

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BRUNO MÉNDEZ

O empréstimo do zagueiro uruguaio ao Internacional acaba no dia 30 de junho. Duílio disse que o Inter fez uma proposta insatisfatória para adquirir em definitivo o defensor, mas admitiu a possibilidade dele permanecer no Rio Grande do Sul.

O Corinthians colocou uma opção de compra de 6 milhões de dólares (R$ 29 mi) por 50% dos direitos pelo zagueiro, mas está disposto a negociar essa quantia com o Colorado, pois entende que o preço é elevado para se cobrar de um jogador de defesa.

– Ele se adaptou bem, tem gostado do Internacional e da cidade de Porto Alegre. Existe um valor no contrato, fixado, por 50% dos direitos. Eles mandaram uma primeira proposta que, para mim, não fazia nenhum sentido, e o Corinthians parou as negociações. Mas a gente tem conversado, eles têm demonstrado interesse, falado em melhorar a proposta. Imagino que, nos próximos dias, teremos uma solução: ou ele volta, ou o Inter faz a compra, mas desde que seja uma coisa muito boa para o Corinthians – comentou.

-O Corinthians não vai aceitar uma proposta só porque ele fez [sete jogos] ou não. Seria muito ruim para o Corinthians, o Internacional e o atleta: teria que retornar ao clube e não jogaria o Campeonato Brasileiro. Isso não faz nenhum sentido. A gente espera que essa negociação se encerre o mais rápido possível – finalizou Duílio sobre Bruno Méndez.

RETORNO DOS EMPRESTADOS E REFORÇOS

O Corinthians tem três jogadores emprestados que estão prestes a retornar ao clube. O Apoel, do Chipre, decidiu não realizar a compra em definitivo de Léo Natel, que já se despediu do clube europeu e será analisado pela comissão técnica corintiana.

No final de junho, Ramiro, cedido aoAl Wasl, dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, eMateus Vital, emprestado aoPanathinaikos, também retornarão ao Parque São Jorge e passarão pelo crivo de Vítor Pereira para serem utilizados ou negociados.

-A nossa comissão técnica está analisando se vamos utilizá-los ou não. Nossa diretoria de futebol também está trabalhando com propostas e sondagens para a gente definir, em um futuro próximo, o destino de todos – disse Duilio.

Sobre reforços, o presidente do Corinthians disse que o clube pode buscar “duas ou três peças” nesta janela de transferências.

-Lógico que todo mundo quer melhorar o elenco, mas também temos limitações financeiras. E temos um grande time. Existe a necessidade de duas ou três peças, não é uma lista muito grande. O Vítor está satisfeito, mas são três competições, acaba precisando. Se trouxer, é uma questão de um ou outro reforço ou reposição se tiver alguma venda.

SAÍDAS

O presidente do Timão também falou sobre a possibilidade perder jogadores para o mercado europeu nesta janela. O nome mais cotado para sair do Corinthians é João Victor.

Benfica e Porto, ambos de Portugal procuraram o Timão pelo zagueiro de 23 anos. O clube alvinegro aceita vendê-lo por R$ 51 milhões.

– Qualquer jogador pode deixar o Corinthians. Não é a nossa intenção, a gente sabe que o Corinthians, assim como o futebol brasileiro em geral, precisa também da receita de venda de jogadores. Mas temos trabalhado muito para precisar cada vez menos dessas receitas. Se a gente ver que são realmente propostas muito boas, a vontade do atleta for de sair e conseguirmos repor, pode ser que saiam poucos, imagino que três atletas no máximo”, concluiu Duilio.

RELAÇÃO DE VÍTOR PEREIRA COM RÓGER GUEDES

Por fim, Duílio Monteiro Alves tratou de minimizar o atrito recente entre o treinador Vítor Pereira e Róger Guedes.

-O falatório é mais externo do que interno. Ele é um grande jogador, um menino do bem, não cria problema, não tem problema com o Vítor. Lógico que fica insatisfeito quando não joga e quer jogar. Acabamos de falar sobre o Luan. O Róger quer jogar e fica chateado quando fica no banco. É essa a postura que queremos dos jogadores do Corinthians. É uma questão de adaptação, o treinador está há três meses aqui, vai conhecendo as características. Nunca existiu nada além de um treinador não escalar um jogador. Isso é normal no futebol. Vida que segue, nunca tivemos que ter um atenção especial nisso. Só a tristeza (do Róger) de sair jogando ou não ou de ser substituído – finalizou o presidente do Corinthians.

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قرر المدير الفني لفريق مانشستر سيتي، بيب جوارديولا، استبعاد أحد لاعبيه من مباراة الغد المصيرية ضد فولهام في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، مما يفتح باب الشك حول مستقبله.

ويحل مانشستر سيتي ضيفًا على فولهام في الجولة الثامنة والثلاثين من الدوري الإنجليزي، موسم 2024/25.

ويحتاج مانشستر سيتي إلى نقطة فقط من أجل التأهل إلى بطولة دوري أبطال أوروبا الموسم المقبل.

ورغم مدى أهمية المباراة، إلا أن بيب جوارديولا استقر على استبعاد جاك جريليش من قائمة مانشستر سيتي المستدعاة لمواجهة فولهام، حسبما ذكرت صحيفة “تليجراف” الإنجليزية.

وأوضحت أن تصرف جوارديولا يجعل مستقبل جريليش مع مانشستر سيتي موضع شك.

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وأفادت أنه من المقرر أن يجري اللاعب الإنجليزي محادثات مع مانشستر سيتي نهاية الموسم الحالي، فيما يخص مستقبله في ملعب “الاتحاد”.

ولم يلعب جريليش كأساسي في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي إلا مرة واحدة فقط في عام 2025.

وأشارت إلى أن مشاركة صاحب الـ29 عامًا رفقة مانشستر سيتي في كأس العالم للأندية قد تصبح محل شك، إذا كانت خطوة رحيله تمثل الخيار الأمثل.

ومن المتوقع أن يتلقى جريليش عروضًا في موسم الانتقالات الصيفي المقبل، مع العلم أنه انضم إلى مانشستر سيتي قادمًا من أستون فيلا في 2021 مقابل صفقة قياسية بلغت 100 مليون جنيه إسترليني.

Tom Haines, Ali Orr fall short of double-centuries in run-fest at Hove

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Ali Orr just missed out on a double-hundred while Tom Haines made 177 and Dan Ibrahim an unbeaten century as Sussex batted through the final day to draw with Glamorgan in the LV= County Championship.Orr was dismissed for 198 as Sussex piled up 554 for 8 in their second innings at the 1st Central County Ground. The players shook hands shortly after the 18-year-old Ibrahim reached his maiden century.Orr had added 13 runs to his overnight 185, including his tenth six off Andrew Salter, when Haines drove a ball back down the pitch and Ajaz Patel deflected it onto his stumps, with Orr out of his ground. He departed to a standing ovation having also hit 18 boundaries and faced 174 balls.Sussex lost four wickets in 17 overs for 30 runs while Haines watched on from the other end and gave Glamorgan hope that they might be able to finish the season with a victory.There was a bit more turn for Glamorgan spinners Patel and Salter to exploit, but Tom Alsop was held at backward point cutting off the back foot, Tom Clark tried to loft Salter over mid-off and was caught running back by Patel and Fynn Hudson-Prentice pushed forward to Salter and was caught behind as the ball turned a fraction off the straight.Haines pressed on, reaching his 150 with a clip to the midwicket boundary off Salter, but having added eight more runs after lunch he aimed a tired shot through midwicket at Patel and was caught by sub fielder Andy Gorvin. Most of the Glamorgan players congratulated him as he walked off to another standing ovation after scoring 285 runs in the match. The Sussex captain finished the season on 941 runs, 528 of which were scored in this match and during his 243 against Derbyshire in April.Gorvin took a fine diving catch at mid-off to remove Charlie Tear and give Salter his third wicket and the off-spinner struck again when Faheem Ashraf drove down the pitch looking to get off the mark and Salter dived to his left to take an excellent one-handed catch.It was hard work for Ibrahim at first. He needed 21 balls to get off the mark but gradually got the measure of an accurate Glamorgan attack. A stand of 41 for the eighth wicket with Jack Carson took enough time out of the game to end Glamorgan’s chances of winning and after tea it was a case of whether he could complete his century.Salter bowled unchanged from the sea end until the first over after tea, when he had Carson caught at midwicket. But Glamorgan brought on their part-time bowlers and after playing out five dot balls from Sam Northeast, Ibrahim took a single into the off side to reach his century, off 194 balls with 11 fours and a six.There was a guard of honour for Michael Hogan and a standing ovation when he led his team off at the end in his last appearance for Glamorgan. They finished third while Sussex ended up seventh after winning just one game.

Suzie Bates (Sydney Sixers)

The leading run-scorer in T20Is is back in the WBBL after missing last season and is set to form Sixers’ opening pair alongside Alyssa Healy. Bates has been in excellent form this year with runs throughout the ODI World Cup, Commonwealth Games, Hundred and tour of West Indies (plus a few wickets in the latter).

Tammy Beaumont (Sydney Thunder)

Beaumont has lost her England T20I place but brings a vast amount of experience to Thunder where she will have a key role at the top of the order. She has scored 1063 runs from 55 WBBL innings and will be looking to increase a strike-rate of 94.23. Had a lean end to the home season, not reaching 20 in her last nine innings in various competitions

Alice Capsey (Melbourne Stars)

One of the most exciting young players in the game, 18-year-old Capsey has followed Hundred success with evidence of her talent on the international stage. Has been used sparingly with the ball by England so far, but don’t be surprised to see her used significantly by Stars.

Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers)

Devine is the leading overseas run-scorer in WBBL by a comfortable margin – 3076 at 39.94 and a strike-rate of 128.81 – and will again line up for the defending champions, forming a formidable combination with Beth Mooney at the top of the order.

Deandra Dottin (Adelaide Strikers)

Now, effectively, a freelancer cricketer having retired from the international game, Dottin will be at her third club in Strikers. She will hope to improve on her overall modest WBBL record, but recently led Trinbago to the inaugural WCPL title where she was the leading run-scorer and player of the tournament.Sophie Ecclestone will have a big role for Sydney Sixers•Getty Images

Mignon du Preez (Hobart Hurricanes)

Hurricanes’ leading run-scorer last season with 414, du Preez will hope for more support in this campaign. She now focuses on T20 having retired from ODIs and Tests following the World Cup earlier this year. Is closing in on becoming the third overseas player to 2000 WBBL runs after Devine and Rachel Priest.

Sophie Ecclestone (Sydney Sixers)

The world’s No.1-ranked bowler across ODIs and T20Is, left-arm spinner Ecclestone will play in the WBBL for the first time as part of a Sixers side looking to rebound after three poor seasons under new head coach Charlotte Edwards. The team specifically targeted a left-arm spinner, having had India’s Radha Yadav last year, and could not have gone for a better option.

Maddy Green (Perth Scorchers)

With the top order well looked after, Scorchers have recruited Green with an eye on bolstering the middle order. She has previously played 28 games for Heat, averaging 17.52 with a strike-rate of 104.28. Was impressive in tough conditions in West Indies. She is also an excellent fielder.

Shabnim Ismail (Melbourne Renegades)

One of the fastest bowlers in the world is back at her original club after a spell at Thunder were she produced some rapid spells and had an economy rate of just 5.72. Will help cover for the absence of Tayla Vlaeminck who remains sidelined with injury.Marizanne Kapp has a fantastic record of winning domestic tournaments•Getty Images

Hayley Jensen (Hobart Hurricanes)

The New Zealand allrounder, who was drafted in by Hurricanes as a replacement player in 2020, has been signed following the withdrawal of England’s Issy Wong. Her bowling has proved effective on the recent tour of West Indies.

Amy Jones (Sydney Thunder)

After a break of a couple of seasons, Jones returns to the WBBL for her third club following spells with Sixers and Scorchers. She arrives having captained England in the final stage of their home season and joins team-mate Beaumont at the club.

Marizanne Kapp (Perth Scorchers)

The South Africa allrounder is something of a trophy-winning machine having been part of back-to-back Hundred titles with Oval Invincibles alongside last season’s WBBL title with Scorchers – and she was Player of the Match in all three finals. Her 102 WBBL wickets make her comfortably the leading overseas bowler in the tournament’s history.

Harmanpreet Kaur (Melbourne Renegades)

One of the in-form players around the world at the moment. Harmanpreet, India’s captain, enjoyed a prolific ODI series in England and also had an impact in the Commonwealth Games with 65 against Australia. Is a well-known force in WBBL with 1119 runs at 41.44 and a strike-rate of 121.63. Will likely miss the start due to the Asia Cup.

Amelia Kerr (Brisbane Heat)

Kerr, the legspinning allrounder, is back in WBBL having missed last year as she took a break from the game. She has had a terrific year across formats, beginning with the prolific batting form that led into the ODI World Cup and has recently been very consistent with the ball in the Commonwealth Games, Hundred and in West Indies. Her 31 wickets for Heat have come at just 20.16 with an economy of 5.80.Jemimah Rodrigues has swapped Melbourne teams•Associated Press

Jess Kerr (Brisbane Heat)

The sister of Amelia who is a swing bowler has been drafted in by Heat as cover due to the later arrivals of Danni Wyatt and Pooja Vastrakar.

Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes)

Like Dottin, Lee is now a freelance cricketer having retired from South Africa duty amid a stand-off with the board. She has two WBBL hundreds, both made for Stars, and her move to Hurricanes comes after she opted out last year due to bubble fatigue.

Hayley Matthews (Melbourne Renegades)

At her best, Matthews is a dynamic player with bat and ball. After five seasons with Hurricanes she has moved to Renegades and will be looking to improve on batting returns of an average of 18.02 and strike-rate of 98.18. Her bowling has brought more WBBL success, though, with 40 wickets.

Jemimah Rodrigues (Melbourne Stars)

Rodrigues has moved across town from Renegades where she was their second-leading run-scorer last season. She was in superb form during the Commonwealth Games before picking up an injury at the Hundred. Is part of the Asia Cup squad, so will likely miss early matches.

Chloe Tryon (Sydney Thunder)

Tryon, the South Africa allrounder, has previously represented Hurricanes and will bring power to Thunder’s middle order with a T20I strike-rate of 139.13 – the highest of anyone who has played at least fifty innings. In the recent 6IXTY competition in the Caribbean she struck 63 off 29 balls.

Pooja Vastrakar (Brisbane Heat)

The allrounder was considered a little unlucky not to bag a deal last season, especially as the Indian players were already in Australia at a time when border restrictions were still in place. This time, however, she has been picked up by Heat who have previously had Poonam Yadav and Smriti Mandhana. Will likely be tasked with bringing some power to the middle order.

Lauren Winfield-Hill (Melbourne Stars)

Winfield-Hill, who has previously played 41 WBBL matches, has lost her England place but, in her own words, has “fallen in love” in the game again after struggling through the Covid years. The results have shown on-field where she impressed in the Hundred for Oval Invincibles, striking at 136.02, then finishing the domestic season in prolific style for Northern Diamonds as they won the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint trophy.

Danni Wyatt (Brisbane Heat)

Having played 55 matches for Renegades between 2015 and 2019, which brought 1345 runs, Wyatt returns to the tournament with a new team. On the Ashes tour of Australia earlier this year she made 70 off 54 balls in the T20I in Adelaide which began the series. Will have a delayed arrival due to workload management.

Laura Wolvaardt (Adelaide Strikers)

Wolvaardt returns for another season at the top of Strikers’ order after finishing as their second-highest run-maker last season. Her off-side strokeplay can be highlight reel in itself, but she will want to convert some of the starts into more substantial contributions after two fifties in 16 innings last time out and four overall from 45 WBBL knocks.

The midfielder dictated the rhythm of the game as City cruised their way through the semi-final tie and booked yet another date at Wembley

Mateo Kovacic ran the show as Manchester City stormed their way to a third-successive FA Cup final with a dominant 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Rico Lewis gave Pep Guardiola's side a dream start by firing into the bottom corner from the edge of the box in the second minute while Joso Gvardiol powered home a header from a corner shortly after the break to secure victory.

City were making their 28th appearance at the new Wembley and Guardiola pulled some surprises in his starting XI, dropping Kevin De Bruyne and Nico Gonzalez. It proved to be a stroke of genius, though, as Kovacic utterly controlled the game, making the most of the space Forest afforded him due to their sit-and-wait approach which has been so effective this season.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side barely threatened in the first half, but substitute Anthony Elanga missed an incredible chance to level just after the break, side-footing wide of the near post after a breakaway run from Callum Hudson-Odoi. City then went down the other end and conjured a brilliant move which led to them firing three times at Forest's goal as 'keeper Matz Sels stopped the ball going over the line with his foot.

City had screamed for a penalty for handball, but were only awarded a corner. It proved just as useful, however, as Gvardiol rose high to head in Omar Marmoush's delivery, delivering a sucker punch to Forest. City target Morgan Gibbs-White went on to shake the crossbar with an awesome volley and then hit the post, wasting a golden chance to pull one back after a disastrous pass from Gvardiol.

Forest hit the woodwork for a third time late on, but still City's lead rarely looked troubled as they became the sixth club to reach three straight FA Cup finals. Guardiola's side will be aiming to lift the trophy for an eighth time when they meet Crystal Palace next month.

GOAL rates City's players from Wembley Stadium…

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  Goalkeeper & Defence

  Stefan Ortega (6/10):

  Didn't need to make a save until late in the game when he tipped Gibbs-White's header away. Quick out of his area when he needed to sweep up through balls.

  Matheus Nunes (6/10):

  Played intelligently, perhaps lifted by his crucial winner against Aston Villa last time out. Kept the ball well and got in behind the defence a few times.

  Ruben Dias (6/10):

  Put in a commanding performance at the heart of the defence, keeping Wood quiet all game.

  Josko Gvardiol (6/10):

  Put his strength to good use in both areas and his brutally powerful header effectively saw off Forest's threat. Loses a mark for his terrible pass to Gibbs-White which he was lucky to see go to waste.

  Nico O'Reilly (7/10):

  Another strong display in the FA Cup, a competition he has taken by storm and used to establish himself as a regular.

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  Midfield

  Rico Lewis (7/10):

  Got the ball rolling with a fine finish and nearly got himself a second, too. Helped City cruise through most of the game.

  Mateo Kovacic (8/10):

  A dominant performance from start to finish, dictating the rhythm of the game. Also teed Lewis up for the opener.

  Bernardo Silva (6/10):

  His energetic display ensured City had a tight grip on the game, although he largely stayed out of the final third. Made a sloppy pass late in the game leading to short-lived Forest breakaway.

  Jack Grealish (5/10):

  Played a supporting role, helping tick things over without doing anything remarkable. The first player to make way, coming off for Gundogan in the 71st minute.

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  Attack

  Omar Marmoush (7/10):

  Delivered the perfect ball for Gvardiol to head in the second. Had freedom to get at Forest's defence and caused them plenty of headaches.

  Savinho (6/10):

  Didn't exactly terrorise Forest with his usual trickery but kept them on their toes until making way for Foden.

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  Ilkay Gundogan (6/10):

  Continued City's strong grip on the game.

  Phil Foden (N/A):

  Had some nice touches in and around the area after coming on in the 81st minute.

  Jeremy Doku (N/A):

  Ran at Forest on a couple of occasions to limit how much they could throw at City in the final stages of the game.

  Nico Gonzalez (N/A):

  An 89th-minute substitute.

  Pep Guardiola (8/10):

  His starting XI was surprising when it landed, but it soon made sense as City dominated the game and ensured Forest rarely stood a chance.

Chelsea could swoop for one marquee striker “at any moment”, according to a reliable journalist, with Enzo Maresca’s side firmly on the hunt for a new number nine before January deadline day on February 3rd.

Chelsea shortlist new striker options amid Nkunku uncertainty

It was rumoured that Chelsea’s plan to bring in a centre-forward was more for the summer window than January, but amid the uncertainty surrounding Christopher Nkunku’s future, it is widely reported that the west Londoners are keen on one right now.

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Nkunku is said to have agreed terms with Bayern Munich, and if Chelsea can agree a deal to sell him this month, then Maresca would lose an impactful back-up star who’s netted 13 goals across all competitions so far this term.

Bearing this in mind, Chelsea are targeting a host of potential centre-forward options who could come in to potentially replace the Frenchman. RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, Ipswich Town star Liam Delap, Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran and Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez are thought to be on their shortlist (Simon Phillips), so the search is well and truly on for Maresca’s perfect man.

Chelsea have reached out to the representatives of Vlahovic, according to reports in Italy. Maresca’s side have also made multiple approaches to Delap’s agent in the last few weeks, according to respected Stamford Bridge reporter Simon Phillips.

As per the same media source, Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is now a serious potential incoming.

Chelsea could move for Matheus Cunha "at any moment"

The versatile Molineux forward, who has starred in an array of attacking positions under both Gary O’Neil and Vitor Pereira this season, is attracting very real interest from Chelsea as they pursue a proven new striking option to complement Nicolas Jackson.

Cunha has been in the midst of a contract debacle, and reportedly agreed the financial aspects of a new deal, but both the Brazil international and his club hit a roadblock in talks when discussing the possibility of a relegation clause (Dean Jones).

Ben Jacobs writes that Wolves will demand around £80 million to sell him in this window, but that hasn’t stopped Maresca’s side from potentially rivaling Arsenal in the race for his signature.

Phillips, writing via his Substack, says Chelsea could move for Cunha “at any moment”, and he is “definitely one to watch” heading into the final stretch of January.

“My top source has said Matheus Cunha ‘is definitely one to watch’,” wrote the reporter.

“With Cunha, more and more noise is building that he will leave this month, and our source has said that Chelsea are in and around this situation and could move for Cunha at any moment. Although the same source believes that it’s most likely at the moment that he ends up at Arsenal, because they are the club trying and pushing the most right now.”

The 25-year-old has bagged 10 goals and four assists in all competitions for Wolves this season, and there is little denying he could be an excellent alternative to Jackson as Chelsea aim to qualify for the Champions League.