Manchester City secured their FA Cup title, overcoming Chelsea at Wembley. The crucial goal, reported to be the decider, came in the latter stages of the match. The final score was Chelsea 0-1 Man City.
Rodri was confirmed in the starting lineup for Manchester City. The midfielder's inclusion was a significant factor, despite recent squad management due to a demanding fixture list. Pep Guardiola had previously rotated players heavily in matches leading up to this final, resting key figures like Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku in some encounters.
Chelsea made two adjustments to their team compared to their previous Premier League fixture. Reece James was brought in, taking the captain's armband, while Robert Sanchez occupied the goalkeeper position.
Manchester City has established a notable record in the FA Cup, becoming the first team to appear in four consecutive finals. However, their recent history in these showpiece events includes defeats in the 2024 and 2025 finals. Chelsea's own FA Cup final record shows an even split of wins and losses in their previous 16 appearances. Notably, Chelsea has failed to score in their last four finals played at Wembley.
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The match kicked off at 15:00 BST. Manchester City's expected formation was a 4-3-3, with the team anticipated to dominate possession while Chelsea aimed for a compact defensive shape with selective counter-attacks. Some reports indicated certain players, including Mateo Kovacic, John Stones, Oscar Bobb, and Savinho, were sidelined due to injury for Manchester City.
