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Semenyo's stunner seals FA Cup for Man City; Chels...

ESPN · May 16, 2026, 5:55 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Antoine Semenyo produced a stunning back-heel finish midway through the second half to decide a tight game as City won 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
  • City were the better team in the first half, but Chelsea had a spell of dominance themselves early in the second half.
  • It was a game of few clear-cut chances and Semenyo provided the one moment of real attacking quality.

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Antoine Semenyo produced a stunning back-heel finish midway through the second half to decide a tight game as City won 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. It's a 20th trophy for Pep Guardiola in English football, in what could still turn out to be his last season at the Etihad Stadium.

City were the better team in the first half, but Chelsea had a spell of dominance themselves early in the second half.

It was a game of few clear-cut chances and Semenyo provided the one moment of real attacking quality. Bernardo Silva picked up the ball outside the Chelsea penalty area and gave Erling Haaland the opportunity to cross, before Semenyo, the January signing from AFC Bournemouth, flicked his finish beyond Robert Sánchez and into the far corner.

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