Man City Is Chasing a Treble. Chelsea Is in Turmoil. FA Cup Final Looks Like a Mismatch, but Is It?
Manchester City can complete a domestic treble, while Chelsea rely on an interim coach after two managerial firings and a $1 billion rebuild.
- On Saturday, Manchester City faces Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley, with Pep Guardiola seeking his 17th major trophy at City and his 35th overall.
- Chelsea enters the final in turmoil after spending more than $1 billion on its squad and firing two coaches since the year began; interim manager Calum McFarlane replaced Liam Rosenior in April following the January dismissal of Enzo Maresca.
- City remains in contention for a domestic treble after securing the English League Cup, with Guardiola's squad losing only one domestic match since November and maintaining strong form.
- Chelsea hopes Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho will be available for the Wembley clash after muscle injuries, while the teams previously played to a 1-1 draw in January.
- This season's FA Cup has delivered the biggest upset in its 155-year history, and Chelsea likely misses Champions League qualification despite the opportunity to provide a rare highlight against City.
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The Independent (US)Why the FA Cup final no one wanted says so much about the modern game
When contrasted with Crystal Palace’s victory last year and the final day in Scotland, there’s a fair question over whether many will even care in this FA Cup final outside of Chelsea and Manchester City. By Miguel Delaney
Chelsea seek FA Cup salvation after tumultuous season, Man City still eye treble
LONDON, May 14 : A season that began with Chelsea as FIFA Club World Cup winners has unravelled into poor form, managerial upheaval and fan protests, but redemption could still come in Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City.For Chelsea, it is all or nothing as they try to shake off the turmoil curren
Football: Chelsea’s FA Cup Desperation Reveals the Modern Collapse of Patience
This final means far more to Chelsea than a trophy On paper, the 2026 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City looks like another massive English football showdown. Wembley. History. Global audiences. Two elite clubs chasing silverware. But emotionally, these two teams are entering the match from completely different psychological realities. Manchester City arrives still chasing a domestic treble after already winning the EFL Cup and rea…
‘Too many teams try to just defend against Manchester City – in the FA Cup final, Chelsea have got to think “Where can we hurt them?” If that’s on the counter, pick a team with pace, even in midfield’ Glenn Hoddle tells FFT about his Wembley gameplan
In an exclusive interview, the former Chelsea and England boss explains how his old club can spring an upset at Wembley
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