In a thrilling FA Cup final that had fans on the edge of their seats, Manchester City emerged victorious with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, securing the 2025/26 trophy.

The two Premier League heavyweights took time to find their rhythm, with both sides showing early caution. The first half was a tactical chess match, as neither goalkeeper—Robert Sanchez for Chelsea and James Trafford for City—faced serious threats. City dominated possession at 60%, but their only two shots on target failed to trouble the net. Erling Haaland thought he had broken the deadlock, only for his goal to be correctly ruled out for offside, continuing his long wait for a Wembley strike.

Chelsea showed flashes of danger through Joao Pedro and Marc Cucurella, looking to capitalize on any City mistakes. However, their final-third decision-making let them down, preventing any real impact on the scoreboard.

The second half brought a shift in momentum, with Chelsea applying sustained pressure through wide play that had City scrambling. Just when it seemed the Blues might break through, City delivered a moment of pure magic. Haaland received the ball wide in the box and unselfishly laid it off to Antoine Semenyo, who produced an instinctive backheel that curled into the far left corner—a goal worthy of any final.

That 71st-minute strike made history: Semenyo became the first Ghanaian to score in a men's FA Cup final, while Haaland recorded his first-ever goal involvement at Wembley and in a final for City.

With 20 minutes remaining, Chelsea refused to surrender. Pedro, Enzo, and Malo Gusto pushed forward relentlessly, and the introductions of Liam Delap, Pedro Neto, and Alejandro Garnacho signaled an all-out assault. Despite six minutes of added time, the Blues couldn't find an equalizer.

The trophy heads to Manchester, marking City's eighth FA Cup triumph—a testament to their enduring quality and a moment that will be remembered for Semenyo's stunning piece of skill.