Nicholas: I worry that after this poor and insipid performance, we will finish our season with a whimper rather than a roar. To have come so far and miss out on an FA Cup final, and possibly Europe, would be a harsh kick in the teeth for a team that have played well for much of the season. We simply weren't up for the occasion and bottled it.

Man City won't declare this campaign a success, but they can still win an FA Cup and a spot in next season's Champions League, which is something worth smiling about.

On Sunday, two clubs look to reach one of the pinnacles of English football, as Nottingham Forest and Manchester City meet under the arch at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Semifinals.