Manchester City secured a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday, lifting the trophy at Wembley for the eighth time in their history. Antoine Semenyo’s 33rd-minute strike, a brilliantly improvised backheel, proved the difference as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side completed a domestic cup double with the win.

Semenyo, who replaced Erling Haaland in the 64th minute, reacted fastest to a loose ball in the box before executing the audacious finish past Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez. The goal came just days after Man City’s 2-1 Premier League title-clinching win over West Ham sealed the domestic double under Guardiola.

Chelsea, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, struggled to break down Man City’s compact defense despite dominating possession. The Blues created few clear chances, with Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher among the most active in attack. Their best opportunity fell to Nicolas Jackson in the second half, but his shot was saved by Ederson.

Guardiola’s side continues dominance in English football

The FA Cup triumph marks Man City’s 11th trophy under Guardiola since his arrival in 2016, reinforcing their status as England’s most successful club in recent years. The victory extends their unbeaten run to 35 games across all competitions this season, a streak that includes securing the Premier League title and a Champions League final berth.

For Chelsea, the loss adds to a disappointing end to the season under Pochettino. The Blues, who finished 12th in the Premier League, have now lost three of their last five FA Cup finals. Their next challenge will be rebuilding for a potential push in next season’s Premier League and European competitions.

The FA Cup final’s outcome also means Man City will face Manchester United in the Community Shield later this summer, with the Red Devils having won the League Cup earlier in the season. Pep Guardiola’s side will now turn their focus to the Champions League final on June 1, where they face Inter Milan in a bid to complete an unprecedented treble.

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  • Source: BBC Sport
  • Published: May 16, 2026 at 16:29 UTC
  • Category: Sports
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🇧🇷 Resumo em Português

O Manchester City sagrou-se campeão da FA Cup ao derrotar o Chelsea por 1-0 na final disputada no lendário estádio de Wembley, com gol de Antoine Semenyo, que encerrou a partida com uma jogada de calcanhar espetacular. O título coroou uma temporada repleta de conquistas para os Citizens, que, sob o comando de Pep Guardiola, garantiram também o bicampeonato da Premier League e agora ostentam a dobradinha doméstica, algo cada vez mais raro no futebol inglês.

A vitória tem um sabor especial para os brasileiros, já que Semenyo, embora não seja brasileiro, representa o crescente protagonismo de jogadores de origem africana no futebol europeu, um tema que ressoa no Brasil, onde a diversidade étnica também molda o esporte. Além disso, o título reforça a hegemonia do City no futebol inglês, um cenário que desperta curiosidade e debate entre os torcedores brasileiros, acostumados a acompanhar de perto a Premier League. Para a cidade de Manchester, a conquista é mais um capítulo na construção de uma dinastia, enquanto os rivais londrinos amargam nova decepção em Wembley.

O próximo passo do City será focar na reta final da Champions League, onde a equipe busca o tão sonhado título europeu para fechar a temporada com chave de ouro.