Manchester City Bounce Back with FA Cup Win
Holders Beat Chelsea in Semifinal
Live Coverage on BBC One
Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium. The match was the first FA Cup semi-final at the iconic stadium, and it was a tense and closely contested affair.
City started the match brightly and took the lead through Nicolás Jackson in the 20th minute. The Argentine striker latched onto a loose ball in the Chelsea area and fired home a low shot. Chelsea pushed for an equalizer, but City's defense held firm, and they saw out the match to secure their place in the final.
The win was a much-needed boost for City, who had been disappointed by their exit from the Champions League at the quarter-final stage. It also kept their hopes of a domestic treble alive, as they are also in contention for the Premier League title and the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea will be disappointed to have lost, but they can take heart from the fact that they gave a good account of themselves against a strong City side. They will now focus on their remaining Premier League fixtures and the Europa League, where they are still in contention for the title.
The FA Cup final will be played on May 27th at Wembley Stadium. City will be looking to win the trophy for the seventh time, while Chelsea will be hoping to lift it for the ninth time.
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