Manchester City Reaches FA Cup Semi-Final After O'Reilly's Key Role

Manchester City secured a place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth, largely due to the impactful performance of 20-year-old Nico O'Reilly. Coming off the bench at halftime, O'Reilly shifted the dynamics of the game, assisting both goals for Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush. Pep Guardiola praised O'Reilly's contributions, highlighting his energy and versatility, and confirmed he would start in the semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The win marks City's seventh consecutive appearance in the FA Cup semi-finals, despite acknowledging a challenging season overall. Bernardo Silva also commended O'Reilly, describing him as 'unbelievable' and noting the significant change he brought to the team's performance. O'Reilly expressed gratitude for his opportunities and aimed to continue helping the team as the tournament progresses.