Chelsea Face Manchester City In Huge FA Cup Final Showdown (LIVE)

CLOSE! Semenyo cuts inside from the right ahead of Cucurella, riding two or three challenges before scuffing a tame shot towards goal. The effort takes a touch on its way through though and falls kindly to Marmoush, who sends an awkward volley straight into the arms of a grateful Sanchez.

Manchester City have unsurprisingly settled into a passing rhythm rather quickly, moving forward cautiously before turning back around to draw Chelsea out of their low block. Silva and Rodri will be key in the build up, with Cucurella and Hato combining to take as much space away from Semenyo as possible.

Chelsea get the match under way from the kick-off!

Chelsea’s defence will still be fully aware of the danger Haaland brings despite the unusual statistic surrounding his performances in major finals. Manchester City supporters will hope their star striker can deliver in the decisive moments as Pep Guardiola’s side aim to lift another FA Cup trophy.

Chelsea have won the prestigious competition 8 times, their most recent triumph coming in 2018 with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the final. The Blues currently are joint-third in the list of most successful teams in FA Cup history alongside Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, behind Arsenal (14) and Man United (13).

Manchester City, meanwhile, are level on seven titles with Aston Villa at the fourth spot, their most recent triumph coming in the 2023 edition in which they defeated United 2-1. City had also reached the final of the next two editions, losing to cross-town rivals United and Crystal Palace in the final.

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Pep Guardiola rotated his squad heavily during Manchester City’s recent Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, with Erling Haaland left out of the squad. The Norwegian striker is expected to return straight to the starting lineup for the FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. Haaland will lead City’s attack as they chase another major domestic trophy under Guardiola. Despite his incredible scoring record, Haaland heads into the final carrying a surprising statistic in big knockout matches.

Chelsea take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium as the Blues chase major silverware against Pep Guardiola’s side. 🏆🔥

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