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90+8' End of the match
The actions at Wembley Stadium end, Manchester City narrowly defeats Chelsea with Bernardo Silva's goal and is in the final of the FA Cup.
FULL-TIME | #FACup FINALISTS!! 🙌
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 20, 2024
🩵 1-0 🔵 #ManCity | @okx pic.twitter.com/Hmjiuhd8tF
90+6'
The blues advance lines without causing danger in front of Ortega's goal, final minutes and they are eliminated immediately.
90+4'
The citizens begin to waste time, long possessions and taking the ball to the last third of the rival's court.
90+2'
De Bruyne and the second close, Disasi crosses the City player's shot with goal direction.
90' Added time
Eight more minutes are played at the legendary Wembley, there are times for the blues.
88'
Multiple changes by Pochettino, he played with time and now he must react with just a few minutes. Chelsea has little life left in the competition.
86'
This happens when you forgive one of the best teams in the world, Jackson had up to four chances and didn't score any.
84' GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAL
Bernardo Silva takes advantage of a diagonal from KDB that passes through the entire area and with a definition from the right and inside he places the one to zero.
83'
Julian Álvarez's shot goes over the crossbar, Akanji's diagonal after a long possession by Manchester City.
81'
We enter the final stretch of the game, the special guest refuses to arrive. Intensity and the highest level of football.
78'
Ortega receives medical attention on his right leg, possibly tendon or thigh problems.
76'
Second half for City, Doku changed the game, but it did not reflect it on the scoreboard.
74'
Returning to the game, Rodri blocks a shot from Madueke that was looking for Ortega's right corner.
72'
Medical attention for Malo Gusto, incredible physical wear and tear on the Chelsea side. Disasi option in banking.
70'
Doku assists KDB, however, the number 17 sends his shot wide of the rival's right post.
69'
Doku faces and enters the area to finish the play with a shot at the near post, Petrovic deflects and records another save.
67'
Caicedo let go of an important counter, two against one, and sent a serve that ended in a side kick from the rival.
65'
Grealish leaves after a weak game, to the Doku field. City wants the FA Cup final.
65. CITY SUB | Doku comes on for Grealish 🔄
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 20, 2024
🩵 0-0 🔵 #ManCity | #FACup pic.twitter.com/1LlcOOSbm9
62'
Possession returns to the "sky blues" KDB and Grealish come into contact with the ball, it will be important to define the game.
59'
Grealish's attempt outside the area is blocked by the defense and sent to a corner kick. Little football from Guardiola's squad.
57'
Michael Oliver and the VAR decided not to mark or review a possible Grealish handball inside the City area.
55'
Palmer with a free kick attempt that hits Ortega's side net, the ball was deflected by an opponent but the whistler scores a goal kick.
53'
Finally the citizens take a shot on goal, Foden receives in the area and looks for the base of the right post, Petrovic deflects.
52'
After the problems shown in the first half, Guardiola decides to make a modification in defense. Ruben Dias onto the court and Stones comes out.
50'
Double reaction from Ortega, first one-on-one against Jackson with a downward blow and then by deflecting an attempt over the goal line.
48'
The inertia continues at the start of the complement, Chelsea better on the field of play, we will see if there is a reaction from the citizens.
45' Second half
Actions resume at Wembley, Manchester City and Chelsea are on the pitch to define a winner.
Palmer's magic
In a short space to take a dangerous shot that Ortega deflects, simply Cole Palmer.
Cole Palmer finds space for himself but just can't squeeze it in 🤏#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/gx1kyTaoSC
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 20, 2024
The options
Jeremy Doku, Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis as the main variants on the bench for Guardiola. Doku with an impressive imbalance that can change the match.
45+2' Half time
Michael Oliver indicates the end of the first half, a great 45 minutes between Manchester City and Chelsea, intensity from the start of the game.
45' Added time
Two more minutes at Wembley, near the end of the first half.
43'
Phil Foden wastes a stopped ball, the English footballer is unrecognizable. He has not managed to enter the game.
41'
Great defensive effort from Pochettino's team, everyone runs, everyone with coverage. Madueke in defensive zone.
39'
Final stretch of the game, the London team looks better on the field. Very little from City, Álvarez isolated, Foden and Grealish missing.
36'
Palmer's ease, goodbye to Rodri on the edge of the area and in a short space, the play ends with a great reaction from Ortega below.
34'
Danger from Chelsea, Madueke enters the area and Stones makes a vital sweep to avoid the shot at his goal.
33'
Complicated match for Stones, Bernardo Silva and desperation with a shot that goes to the stands.
31'
Guardiola's team responds with a shot from KDB that goes wide.
29'
Nicolas Jackson breaks the line and forgives in a one-on-one against Ortega, the Chelsea forward does not hit the goal and ends up giving a short pass to Palmer in the area.
27'
Petrovic made a great save with his feet, Grealish found Silva at the far post and let the clearest shot go at the moment.
25'
Jackson with coverage to avoid Nathan Aké's shot on a set piece service.
23'
Back and forth, the two clubs trying to take advantage of the spaces after the transitions. De Bruyne looks bad, the load of matches is starting to be a factor.
21'
Different game for the citizens, without managing to connect in the last third and without shots on goal at the moment.
19'
The Belgian, de Bruyne, saves Chelsea by accident, Álvarez with two cuts in the area and a shot that is blocked by his teammate.
17'
Strong tackle by Kevin de Bruyne on Madueke, Chelsea are comfortable at the moment, giving up possession and waiting in their field.
15'
Play stopped, Nicolas Jackson on the ground after a play with de Bruyne.
13'
City was close, a filtered pass from KDB that Foden failed to shoot on goal, Petrovic took away the Englishman's space with an exit.
11'
Without thinking, Cole Palmer appears with a long-range shot that poses no danger to Ortega's goal.
09'
Intense game of both teams, without giving or giving spaces on the pitch.
07'
First shot of the game, Jackson with a shot that Ortega stops without problems, recovery by Gallagher on the City court.
06'
At the beginning, what was expected, possession of City and the London team in their own half, looking for a counterattack or some mistake from the rival.
04'
Another bad start from the blues, Silva advances the ball and Bernardo Silva almost recovers the ball with constant pressure.
02'
Important sweep by Thiago Silva avoiding a one-on-one by Álvarez against his goalkeeper, error in the start of Cucurella.
00' Roll the ball
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Who will be more decisive?
With the absence of Haaland in the attack, Álvarez and Foden must take responsibility for the goals, accompanied by Kevin de Bruyne, in them the hope of those from Manchester.
On the other hand, Palmer has his best partner in Enzo Fernández, the Argentine understands the idea of the game and with his quality he can weigh on the blues.
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Latest results
Two traditional teams in England and an ancient competition, an incredible combination. We review the clashes for the FA Cup.
2023 Man. City 4-0 Chelsea.
2021 Chelsea 1-0 Man. City.
2016 Chelsea 5-1 Man. City.
2013 Man. City 2-0 Chelsea.
Chelsea lineup
This is the starting XI that Pochettino sends to face the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. Palmer and Enzo Fernández with responsibility.
Manchester City lineup
This is the starting XI that Guardiola sends for the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. Without Haaland and with Julian Álvarez as starter.
Statements
Pep Guardiola broke the silence about his relationship with Palmer and his departure, ensuring that the English midfielder had been asking for his departure for years.
🎙️ Pep Guardiola on Cole Palmer: “He was asking for two seasons to leave Man City. I said: stay. He wanted to leave. What can we do?!”
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) April 19, 2024
“He’s an exceptional player with super potential... I didn't give him the minutes he deserves that he now has at Chelsea.” pic.twitter.com/PkZlI4GcWk
In front of his former team
As we talked about in the previous, Cole Palmer is the player to watch for Chelsea, a former Man City player. There are already 20 goals in the Premier without being a center forward, fighting hand in hand with Haaland for the scoring title.
Maturity on the part of Palmer, who has shown his quality this season, association, long distance shooting, speed, good decision making, dribbling and vision are his qualities.
Arrives hurt
The citizens aspired to another triplet, however, a dramatic series against Real Madrid for the Champions League left them out.
Now Pep's team will look for someone to pay the price, in the Premier they took the lead last weekend and today they want to lift the FA Cup as a consolation for their fans.
Without the android
Erling Braut Haaland is not called up for this match, injuries have not left the Norwegian in this campaign.
Everything indicates that a muscle injury left him out of action this weekend, Haaland missed a month of playing at the end of 2023.
FA Cup Saturday
The oldest tournament in the world, the first time it was played in the 1871/1872 season, defines the first finalist, Guardiola's City or Pochettino's renewed Chelsea, tomorrow Coventry against United, with the possibility of a Manchester derby .
Welcome
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This is the start time of the game in several countries:
Argentina: 13:15 p.m.
Bolivia: 12:15 p.m.
Brazil: 13:15 p.m.
Chile (Santiago): 13:15 p.m.
Colombia: 11:15 a.m.
Costa Rica: 10:15 a.m.
Ecuador: 11:15 a.m.
USA (ET): 12:15 p.m.
Spain: 18:15 p.m.
Mexico: 10:15 a.m.
Paraguay: 12:15 p.m.
Peru: 11:15 a.m.
Uruguay: 13:15 p.m.
Venezuela: 12:15 p.m.
Key player of Chelsea
Cole Palmer: The sensation of the moment in England, Palmer, now with a chance against his former team in an important instance. There are already 20 goals for the English midfielder in the Premier League, great quality and hitting the ball, speed and good decision in the last third of the field are his qualities.
C̶O̶L̶E̶ COLD PALMER. 🥶
— Instant Foot ⚽️ (@lnstantFoot) April 15, 2024
QUADRUPLÉ. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ErKf83h9Ub
Key player of Manchester City
Phil Foden: The English midfielder has had a great season, especially this year where with good performances and goals he has earned a place in the starting 11, 21 goal contributions, 14 goals and seven assists in the Premier League.
A great goal against Real Madrid in the first leg and a hat trick against Aston Villa gave him the credentials to be a player to watch in this match.
Chelsea's latest lineup
Lineup for the Premier League game against Everton.
D. Petrovic; M. Cucurella, T. Silva, T. Chalobah, M. Gusto; M. Caicedo, C. Gallagher; M. Mudryk, C. Palmer, N. Madueke, N. Jackson.
DT. Mauricio Pochettino.
Manchester City's latest lineup
Lineup for the second leg of the Champions League against Real Madrid.
Ederson; K. Walker, M. Akanji, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol; Rodri, K. de Bruyne, B. Silva; P. Foden, J. Grealish, E. Haaland.
DT. Pep Guardiola.
Center referee
The referee of the match is Robert Jones, it will be his first game officiated in the competition, 19 games in the Premier League and two in the EFL Championship. This season he has coached Manchester City and Chelsea twice.
On March 9, he was in the Wolves' victory over Everton by two to one.
The only title
Disastrous season for Pochettino with the blues and this match could save the campaign, outside of any European competition, far in the fight for the Premier and runner-up in the Carabao Cup by losing the final against Liverpool.
He convincingly beat Everton in the league with a six-nil win, eight games without losing in all competitions.
A “quiet” path to reach the semi-finals, four wins and a draw against Preston North End, Aston Villa (it was played over two legs after a goalless draw), Leeds United and Leicester City.
They aspire to the double
The citizens arrive hurt after being eliminated by Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League on penalties; they are leaders of the Premier League with five games remaining.
Exceptional performance by Guardiola's team, since December 6, 2023 they have not known defeat in all competitions, a total of 28 games without losing.
Full of victories in the FA Cup against Huddersfield, Tottenham, Luton Town and Newcastle United.
Finalists wanted
This morning the first semi-final of the oldest tournament in the world will be played, between City and Chelsea, tomorrow morning Coventry City will face Manchester United.
The stadium
The game will be played at the legendary Wembley stadium located in the city of London, England. In 2002 the old Wembley was demolished, the “new” one was opened in 2007, part of the London 2012 Olympic Games project.
Capacity for 90,000 spectators. Home of the England National Team and host of the Community Shield, the semi-finals and finals of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
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