Manchester City were crowned FA Cup winners for 2026 after grinding out a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea in a tightly contested final, with Semeyo’s decisive goal proving the difference as the contest swung on a single moment.
The match was played at a high intensity, but City ultimately edged the battle through organisation and control, making the most of a crucial opening that separated the teams.
Chelsea found it difficult to break down City’s defensive shape, and although they managed stretches of possession and mounted late pressure in pursuit of an equaliser, they were unable to find a way through.
The victory adds another major domestic trophy to City’s haul and also deals a significant blow to Chelsea’s campaign, with the defeat bringing their chances of earning European qualification for the following season to an effective end.
