Pakistan, April 27 -- Pep Guardiola acknowledges Manchester City need to overcome a formidable defensive unit in Nottingham Forest to reach a third successive FA Cup final.

City, winners in 2023 and runners-up last season, are potentially just 90 minutes away from another shot at the trophy as they prepare to face Forest in Sunday's second semi-final at Wembley. Yet Forest, after two years of relegation battles, have been one of the Premier League's success stories this term and are likely to provide a stern test.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side, who are also challenging City for a Champions League spot, boast the third meanest defence in the top flight and goalkeeper Matz Sels is leading the race for the Golden Glove.

City manager Guardiol...