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Pep Guardiola's Man City future is uncertain, but this FA Cup triumph showed exactly what he will miss if he leaves this summer, writes JACK GAUGHAN
JACK GAUGHAN: He says it is 20 major trophies. We say 17. Irrespective of your views on the Community Shield, Pep Guardiola's record in England stands alone.
The key issue that Xabi Alonso must fix first at Chelsea, why it's crunch time for Robert Sanchez - and the star giving Thomas Tuchel a World Cup headache, writes KIERAN GILL
KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY: They wanted to stifle the attacking might of Manchester City with Calum McFarlane bidding to do so by borrowing a 3-4-2-1 set-up.
Man City win the FA Cup! Pep Guardiola's side beat Chelsea 1-0 in Wembley final thanks to Antoine Semenyo stunner as Prince William watches on
OLIVER HOLT AT WEMBLEY: When the final whistle went, Guardiola was subdued at first. He nodded slowly and turned to his left to walk the few yards towards Chelsea 's young coach.
Chelsea 0-1 Man City FA Cup Final PLAYER RATINGS: Who defended resolutely for the winners? Which player showed off vigour and competitiveness? And who was a worry for the Blues all afternoon?
KIERAN GILL AND JACK GAUGHAN AT WEMBLEY: Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win an eighth FA Cup title and their second trophy of the season.
Pep Guardiola declares his Man City tenure has been 'f***ing fun' ahead of potential Wembley swansong as rumours of a summer exit swirl
JACK GAUGHAN: City are looking to add a third FA Cup trophy of Guardiola's reign when facing Chelsea - which would take the Catalan to 17 major trophies at the club.
Bournemouth announce Man United and Liverpool target is leaving for FREE - in move that splits Premier League power couple
The defender has rejected multiple offers of a new deal and has long been expected to depart at the end of the campaign, with Liverpool and Man United, among the clubs linked with him.
The Manchester City Football Club Latest Football News for the 2021 – 2022 Football Season
- Sat, 16 May 2026 19:23:42 +0000: If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay - Manchester City | The Guardian
Forward doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City success
One way or another, this was always going to end up being a Pep day. At the final whistle Pep Guardiola didn’t punch the air or really celebrate at all. Instead he walked quite slowly over to the scorer of the only goal, Antoine Semenyo, and vigorously triple-patted his buttocks, then meandered around the edges of the bobbing huddles on the Wembley pitch.
There will be a temptation to look for clues here. Nobody really knows if Guardiola is leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. Contract extension brinkmanship is nothing new, although not with quite so much whispered chat about assistants on the move and leaked replacement plans.
Continue reading... - Sat, 16 May 2026 18:33:53 +0000: Guardiola says ‘no time’ to celebrate FA Cup win with league title still to play for - Manchester City | The Guardian
‘Not even one beer’, says Manchester City manager
Semenyo ‘had to improvise’ for sublime backheel finish
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City would not have “even one beer” to celebrate Saturday’s 1-0 FA Cup final triumph over Chelsea due to the title race, though the manager was coy regarding his future.
Antoine Semenyo’s 72nd-minute backheel gave City a second trophy of the season at Wembley following April’s Carabao Cup win over Arsenal.
Continue reading... - Sat, 16 May 2026 17:31:38 +0000: Manchester City’s FA Cup glory: where final against Chelsea was won and lost - Manchester City | The Guardian
Antoine Semenyo’s Kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as Guardiola’s forwards stepped up to end the challenge of McFarlane’s stubborn Blues
It was not quite at the level of not playing Fernandinho or Rodri against Chelsea in the Champions League final in 2021, but Pep Guardiola’s decision to start Omar Marmoush over Rayan Cherki was certainly an unexpected call. Pushed high and told to operate alongside Erling Haaland, Marmoush struggled to make an impact. The Egypt forward’s positioning was off, disrupting the connection between City’s midfield and attack. They lacked a link player, making it easy for Chelsea to absorb pressure during the first half of a disappointing final, and it was not a surprise when Guardiola replaced Marmoush with Cherki at half-time.
Continue reading... - Sat, 16 May 2026 17:06:06 +0000: Manchester City win FA Cup final as Semenyo magic sinks Chelsea 1-0 – as it happened - Manchester City | The Guardian
Antoine Semenyo’s brilliant goal settled a hard-fought final and brought more glory to Pep Guardiola’s City
‘Stirring’ is the subject of Matt Dony’s email. And he doesn’t mean a synonym of ‘rousing’
Is the score not something like 115-74 to City? The magic of the cup, eh?
Continue reading... - Sat, 16 May 2026 16:32:09 +0000: FA Cup final player ratings: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City - Manchester City | The Guardian
Antoine Semenyo produced a sublime back-heeled winner, but Moisés Caicedo and Reece James were anonymous
Robert Sánchez Point-blank save from Haaland near break showed the goalkeeper’s concentration. Helpless to repel Semenyo’s wrong-footing finish for the winner. 6
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- Sat, 16 May 2026 20:06:40 +0000: Micah needs to get a closer look at the Gallaghers - BBC Sport
Micah Richards gets a closer look to make sure he's seen Liam and Noel Gallagher celebrating Manchester City's FA Cup win. - Sat, 16 May 2026 19:15:56 +0000: Man City parade to celebrate club's success - BBC Sport
The club says the celebrations mark the achievements of the men's, women's and academy teams. - Sat, 16 May 2026 18:59:52 +0000: From non-league to FA Cup hero - Semenyo caps rise with 'incredible' goal - BBC Sport
The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition. - Sat, 16 May 2026 18:48:52 +0000: 'You've changed the game!' - Richards on Stones - BBC Sport
Micah Richards pays tribute to Manchester City's John Stones after their win in the FA Cup final against Chelsea. - Sat, 16 May 2026 18:31:48 +0000: Manchester City lift the FA Cup trophy - BBC Sport
Watch as John Stones and Bernardo Silva lift the FA Cup trophy after beating Chelsea 1-0.
