Manchester City Face Chelsea in FA Cup Final as Guardiola Eyes 2nd Trophy of 2026
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Updated · ESPN · May 15
Manchester City Face Chelsea in FA Cup Final as Guardiola Eyes 2nd Trophy of 2026
10 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 15
Wembley hosts Saturday’s FA Cup final with Manchester City chasing a domestic cup double and Chelsea trying to rescue a chaotic season with silverware and a Europa League route.
City arrive stronger after Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace, with Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jérémy Doku expected back after being rested and Guardiola already holding the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea head in as underdogs under interim coach Calum McFarlane, sitting ninth with two league games left after three managers, a six-match league losing streak and an early Champions League exit.
The final also carries wider weight: it could be Guardiola’s last chance to add to his haul after 10 years at City, while Chelsea are trying to end three straight FA Cup final defeats and win it for the first time since 2018.
With European football and financial stability on the line, can Chelsea's stars salvage a chaotic season at Wembley?
As Guardiola's era potentially ends, can his new-look City squad prove they are built to last with a cup double?