MANCHESTER CITY came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup to set up a semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest.
Cherries striker Evanilson put the home side ahead after Erling Haaland had his penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga early in the first half.
City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the FA Cup to set up a semi-final clash against Nottingham Forest
Erling Haaland had his penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga in the first half
Evanilson put Bournemouth ahead inside 21 minutes at the Vitality Stadium
But Haaland was set up by super sub Nico O'Reilly in the 49th minute
City have O'Reilly to thank for his two second-half assists
Haaland was subsequently subbed with an ankle injury on the hour mark
Before Haaland's replacement Omar Marmoush put Pep Guardiola's side 2-1 up https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1906372469952319663 But City's deep bench came in handy, with super sub Nico O'Reilly teeing up Haaland's equaliser at the back post after four second half minutes.
O'Reilly, 20, had replaced Abdukodir Khusanov, who was on a yellow card, at half-time.
The Norwegian star then finished off a busy afternoon by limping off with an ankle issue on the hour mark.
But his replacement Omar Marmoush put Pep Guardiola ‘s side 2-1 up after THREE MINUTES with his first touch on the pitch.
O'Reilly was the provider again as City's January signing Marmoush capitalised on Semenyo's slip as the ball flew under Chelsea loanee Kepa.
City have set up a Wembley semi-final clash against Forest on April 25.
Forest beat Brighton 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw on Saturday.
Nuno's side had also advanced through a shootout in the last-16 against Wolves.
City's timely subs proved the difference https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1906385563185258561 https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1906389096559157570
Noel Gallagher was spotted in the crowd at the Vitality THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..


