Champions League qualification or the FA Cup?
Would you prefer Champions League qualification or lift the FA Cup?That is the debate on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast after Nottingham Forest edged their way into the semi-finals of the FA Cup with a penalty shoot-out win at Brighton."We don't give Nuno Espirito Santo enough credit for what he does and how he runs Nottingham Forest tactically," said former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker. "But I think Forest's priority will be sealing that Champions League qualification."The belief is there that they can get it done. Beating Brighton in the FA Cup is a fantastic bonus that they can add on to an already sensational season. I think nine out of 10 Forest fans will pick Champions League qualification over the FA Cup."Forest will face Manchester City at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final, while remaining five points clear of Chelsea who are occupying fourth in the Premier League table.Tune in on BBC Sounds
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