FA Cup final: Chelsea vs Manchester City – teams, start, lineups
Summary
The English FA Cup final will feature Chelsea against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, May 16. Manchester City aims to be the first team to reach four finals in a row, while Chelsea looks to add to their eight FA Cup titles. Both teams have had strong performances in the tournament so far, with Manchester City also competing for a domestic treble this season.Key Facts
- The FA Cup final will take place at Wembley Stadium, London, on Saturday, May 16 at 3pm local time.
- Manchester City has reached four consecutive FA Cup finals, a record in the competition’s history.
- Chelsea has won the FA Cup eight times, with their first win in 1970.
- Manchester City has already won the League Cup this season and is aiming for a domestic treble (winning three major English trophies).
- Chelsea won their semifinal against Leeds United 1-0, while Manchester City beat Southampton 2-1.
- Last season, Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 to win the FA Cup for the first time.
- Chelsea is currently ninth in the Premier League, undergoing managerial changes, while Manchester City sits second, two points behind leaders Arsenal.
- The last meeting between Chelsea and Manchester City in the FA Cup was in the 2024 semifinal, with Manchester City winning 1-0.
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