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.

Wharton appeared to be struggling with pain in his ankle in the second half of Monday night’s 1-1 draw between Crystal Palace and Forest at Selhurst Park, and a minute after Eberechi Eze’s opening goal he was replaced by Will Hughes, in the 61st minute.

Manchester City reached the FA Cup final for the third year in a row by beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday to maintain a chance of ending a dismal season with a trophy.