Semenyo's sublime finish sends Manchester City to FA Cup glory with 1-0 victory over Chelsea
Antoine Semenyo's brilliant backheel goal in the 72nd minute gave Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley, securing the club's eighth FA Cup title.
Manchester City narrowly defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 16, claiming their second trophy of the season after previously winning the Carabao Cup. The match was cagey with limited clear-cut opportunities for either side until the 72nd minute when Erling Haaland burst down the right flank and sent a cross into the box. Antoine Semenyo arrived at the perfect moment and, despite not having a direct shooting angle, executed a sublime backheel finish that curled into the top corner for the decisive goal.
With their eighth FA Cup title, Manchester City has won two trophies in the last four years. The victory brings manager Pep Guardiola's total trophy haul to 41 titles across the three clubs he has managed: Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.