Manchester City won the FA Cup on Saturday at Wembley, beating Chelsea 1-0 to claim their second domestic trophy of the season and keep alive a remarkable campaign for Pep Guardiola's side. The only goal came from Antoine Semenyo, whose sublime flick 18 minutes from time settled an otherwise tense and tightly-contested final. For City, it was a moment of genuine class from an unexpected source — and it secured the FA Cup with the Premier League title race still alive going into the final week.
How the Final Unfolded
The match was everything a cup final should be in terms of intensity, but perhaps lacking in the kind of open, free-flowing football that Wembley crowds sometimes hope for. Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, competed well and had their moments, but could not find a way past a City defence that was organised and resolute throughout. Guardiola's side controlled long stretches of the game without creating clear-cut chances, and it took the kind of instinctive individual quality that Semenyo possesses — a deft, improvised flick that left the goalkeeper motionless — to separate the sides.
Semenyo's Defining Moment
Antoine Semenyo has been one of the more quietly impressive players in City's squad this season — versatile, technically assured, and capable of producing the unexpected. His winner at Wembley is the kind of goal that defines careers and will be remembered long after the final whistle faded. Guardiola praised him warmly in the post-match interview, noting that the ability to produce moments of quality under the biggest-match pressure is something that cannot be coached.
What It Means for the Season
City's FA Cup win means they have now secured the domestic double in terms of cup competitions — they won the Carabao Cup earlier in the season. The Premier League title remains the outstanding prize, and City go into the final week one point behind Arsenal. Whatever happens with the title, this has been a season of substance for Manchester City — and Wembley on Saturday added another trophy to a cabinet that shows no signs of stopping filling.
Result: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City (FA Cup Final, Wembley, May 16, 2026). Goal: Semenyo (72'). Man City have now won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season.
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