Man City beat Chelsea to win their eighth FA Cup, with Semenyo’s decisive goal.

At Wembley, Manchester City secured their eighth FA Cup with a 1‑0 win over Chelsea, a result that came from a single, decisive moment by Antoine Semenyo. The 16‑minute‑later goal, a quick right‑footed flick that beat defender Robert Sanchez after a cross from Erling Haaland, gave Pep Guardiola’s side a trophy after a match that had been slow to find rhythm.

For most of the game, both teams struggled to create the fluidity expected in a final. Chelsea pressed hard, while City searched for a breakthrough. Semenyo’s strike, however, arrived with speed and precision, turning a routine cross into a moment of brilliance that sealed the match.

The goal felt like a natural fit for a player still finding his place in City’s system. There was no hesitation or nervousness; instead, Semenyo moved with timing and confidence. Haaland, who had a difficult afternoon with limited service, delivered a quality pass that allowed Semenyo to showcase his skill.

That single goal added the FA Cup to City’s recent Carabao Cup win over Arsenal and ended a painful string of final defeats to Manchester United and Crystal Palace. For a team known for control and technical play, the victory was built on patience, effort, and resilience.

Guardiola’s reaction was measured, reflecting a side that was not at its most dazzling but at its most enduring, managing frustration and trusting that quality would eventually break through.

City’s usual strategy of dominating possession and precision was challenged by Chelsea’s compactness and effective closing of space, which made the match feel ordinary for long periods.

Yet champions can find a way through difficult afternoons. City remained compact, disciplined and calm. While Semenyo’s goal will headline the story, the win was also a testament to collective resolve.

Ruben Dias defended with authority, Rodri tried to impose order, and Haaland’s persistent work finally produced the assist that mattered.

With two league games remaining and Arsenal still two points ahead, City’s pursuit of a domestic treble remains viable. Their next match, an away game against Semenyo’s former club Bournemouth, now carries extra intrigue.

For Chelsea, the loss added a fourth consecutive FA Cup final defeat, a statistic that will sting. In the second half, the team’s usual pattern of turmoil and eventual triumph was absent, as they lacked the decisive pass and ruthless finish. Their structure unsettled City, but their attacking efforts failed to convert, leaving them vulnerable to individual brilliance that Semenyo exploited.

The defeat also leaves Chelsea without silverware after a long season. Their immediate focus shifts back to the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur visiting Stamford Bridge on Tuesday in a match that could influence European qualification hopes.