After their unexpected elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid on Wednesday, Manchester City secured a narrow victory over Chelsea on Saturday to book their place in the FA Cup final.
Pep Guardiola’s weary squad struggled to regain their form following the midweek disappointment. City’s lack of control was evident as they appeared disjointed and fatigued—a clear residue of their grueling 120-plus minutes against Madrid and the subsequent penalty shootout.
From start to finish, City found themselves in an uncomfortable realm. The match felt chaotic and unbridled, almost as if it had been orchestrated to favor the erratic Chelsea side. The Blues posed a continuous threat, creating golden opportunities, particularly for Nicolas Jackson. However, they failed to capitalize on those chances.
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Same old story for Chelsea as Man City book FA Cup final spot
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