Manchester City edges past Chelsea in FA Cup semi-final

Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, with Bernardo Silva's late goal proving to be the difference. Despite a slow start following their Champions League exit, City managed to edge past Chelsea, who squandered several scoring opportunities throughout the match.

The absence of Erling Haaland due to injury posed a challenge for City, but Chelsea's inability to capitalize on their chances ultimately cost them the game. Nicolas Jackson missed a crucial opportunity for Chelsea, while Cole Palmer, facing his former club, failed to make a significant impact despite his recent goal-scoring form.

City's resilience paid off in the 84th minute when Kevin de Bruyne's cross found Silva, who slotted home the decisive goal. The win propels City into the FA Cup final, where they will face either United or Coventry, as they continue their pursuit of a Premier League and FA Cup double.

On the other hand, Chelsea's hopes of securing their first domestic trophy since 2018 were dashed, adding to the disappointment of a challenging season under manager Mauricio Pochettino. Despite promising moments from Palmer and Jackson, Chelsea's lack of clinical finishing proved costly.

The victory sets up a potential rematch of last year's final between City and United, adding further intrigue to the upcoming final on May 25. City will look to build on this momentum as they aim to secure silverware in multiple competitions this season.