Manchester City vs Chelsea FA Cup Report
Scorer: Silva 84’
Still reeling from their UEFA Champions League (UCL) penalty shootout loss to Real Madrid, Manchester City found redemption in the FA Cup, reaching the final after a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
Bernardo Silva’s late goal secured City’s progression, handing Chelsea their 10th defeat in their last 13 trips to the iconic stadium.
Open Start with City on Top
City entered this FA Cup semi-final determined to bounce back from their UCL disappointment. Their opponents, Chelsea, had high morale following a 6-0 Premier League win over Everton.
The early stages at Wembley were evenly contested, with City dominating possession as expected. They carved out the first significant chance when Kevin De Bruyne set up Phil Foden, who rounded Đorđe Petrović but couldn’t find the net from a tight angle.
Julián Álvarez’s close control presented him with a shooting opportunity, but it was inadvertently blocked by an offside De Bruyne. Chelsea responded with Nicolas Jackson’s cut-back cleared by Nathan Aké and John Stones’ crucial slide to deny Noni Madueke.
Cole Palmer, who had previously scored against his former club, nearly broke the deadlock before half time, but Stefan Ortega was equal to his low strike.
Chelsea’s Fightback and City’s Clinical Finish
The second half saw a similar pattern, with both sides creating chances. Jackson, heavily involved but unable to find the net, had two shots denied in quick succession. Foden then forced Petrović into a save, while Jackson’s penalty appeals were dismissed after a challenge from Kyle Walker.
Despite Chelsea’s efforts, it was City who found the breakthrough late on, thanks to Petrović’s fumbled clearance, allowing Silva to slot home from close range.
The goal was enough to seal City’s place in the FA Cup final, a record sixth consecutive semi-final appearance for the club.
Consequences for Both Sides
Chelsea’s FA Cup defeat is a significant setback, not only costing them a shot at silverware but also impacting their hopes of securing European competition through league performance.
For Manchester City, this victory extends their unbeaten run against Chelsea to nine matches (W7, D2) and sets them up for an FA Cup final against either Manchester United or Coventry City.
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