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Follow all the action as Chelsea take on Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
Both sides come into the tie off the back of excellent but exhausting results in the Champions League in midweek, with the Blues defeating Porto on aggregate and City triumphing over Borussia Dortmund to secure their places in the last four. For City, there remains the added incentive of an unprecedented quadruple, with the club on the verge of clinching the Premier League title and a Carabao Cup final against Tottenham still to come later this month. Pep Guardiola’s side did come unstuck against Leeds last weekend, though, and that will bring Chelsea hope as Thomas Tuchel attempts to win his first piece of silverware since taking charge.
The Blues came unstuck when they last faced City in January, crumbling to a 3-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, but they continue to show signs of improvement under their new coach. They will have to manage without Mateo Kovacic, though, who remains absent due to injury, although N’Golo Kante’s successful return will provide an almighty boost in the centre of midfield. Follow all the action live below:
REACTION FROM THOMAS TUCHEL
It was a very, very strong performance. Very happy and proud.
“We played an excellent 35 minutes in the first half. We had to suffer for 10 minutes. We then played another 30 minutes so strong and got the lead, could have got another. It was a very strong performance and I am very proud of my team. Very happy they performed to this level today. I am happy. Everybody who is on the pitch needs to perform.
“A good defence is also having the ball and ball possession. It is a very good clean sheet. We were not lucky to escape with a clean sheet, we worked hard for it.
“The guys are ready to cover for each other if anyone loses a duel. We wanted to be brave today with the ball and against the ball and we did it. So happy.”
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:48
HISTORY MAKER
Thomas Tuchel has become the first ever German manager to reach the FA Cup final after his Chelsea side defeated Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley.
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:45
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:43
REACTION FROM MATCHWINNER HAKIM ZIYECH
The second half was a bit difficult but we scored the one goal that we needed.
“You always have to have the feeling before the game that you want to score. It was a good delivery and I put it in easy. I still have a lot to work on but I think I am in a good way.
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:38
It was a step too far for Pep Guardiola’s quadruple chasing Manchester City. Their impossible dream of lifting every trophy this season is over. They were outplayed and out-thought today. Chelsea defeat Manchester City at Wembley and have an FA Cup final to look forward too. It’s their fourth final in five years.
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:29
CHELSEA 1 - 0 MAN CITY
90+5 mins: Full-time. Chelsea are into the FA Cup final! They’re heading back to Wembley!
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:27
CHELSEA 1 - 0 MAN CITY
90+4 mins: Save! Man City win a corner and it’s delivered deep into the box. Rodri wins the header and knocks it towards the near post but Azpilicueta dives low and pounces on the ball down to his right.
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:25
CHELSEA 1 - 0 MAN CITY
90+3 mins: Pulisic thinks he’s won it for Chelsea! He gets in behind, dribbles past Mendy and fires home a beautiful shot only for the celebrations to get cut shot by the offside flag. Man City still have a chance!
Michael Jones17 April 2021 19:24