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Man City Wins FA Cup 1-0; Silva, Stones Lift Trophy

5/17/2026

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Summary

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Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final on May 16, 2026 when Antoine Semenyo flicked Erling Haaland’s 72nd-minute cross into the far corner past goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
Pep Guardiola said the players would not celebrate with a drink while they returned to Manchester to focus on the Premier League.
Bernardo Silva lifted the trophy with John Stones, both departing the club at season’s end.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 Manchester United secured a historic treble, beating Newcastle United 2–0 in the FA Cup final and later winning the Champions League, a feat that earned Alex Ferguson a knighthood. The achievement marked a turning point for English clubs, spurring greater investment in talent development and tactical innovation that still shapes Premier League competition today.

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Story summary

Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final on May 16, 2026 when Antoine Semenyo flicked Erling Haaland’s 72nd-minute cross into the far corner past goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
Pep Guardiola said the players would not celebrate with a drink while they returned to Manchester to focus on the Premier League.
Bernardo Silva lifted the trophy with John Stones, both departing the club at season’s end.

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