The FA Cup semi-finals are contested with Manchester City taking on Chelsea. Manchester City have really been on fire and ice in recent times. In the league, with both Liverpool and Arsenal losing, Manchester City regained the top spot and took the initiative to win the title. However, then in the Champions League life-and-death battle, Manchester City lost to Real Madrid in a penalty shootout and missed the semi-finals, which is a pity. Manchester City have only had three days of rest and will play in the FA Cup, which will be a big test for the players' physical and mental fitness. As a result, Manchester City still won the game without danger and reached the final!
In this game, Pep Guardiola discharged a 3241 formation. Alvarez was at the front. Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish combined to attack. John Stones and Rodri form a back two. Kyle Walker, Akanji and Ake started the game at the back three. Moreno served as the starting goalkeeper. Doku, Ruben Dias and Gvardiol were on the bench.
In the sixth minute, Chelsea played a sharp counter-attack, Jacquesson received a through ball, burst into the box, volleyed too hard, and the goalkeeper easily confiscated the ball. Five minutes later, Palmer hit a long-range lob in front of the goalkeeper and the goalkeeper took the ball. In the 19th minute, Alvarez shook off the angle on the left side of the penalty area and shot with his feet, but was blocked by teammate De Bruyne, very helpless. Eight minutes later, Bernardo Silva flanked in from close range but was cleared away by the goalkeeper.
In the 28th minute, Enzo sent a clever pass and Jaxson had a one-on-one chance, he burst into the box and did not shoot directly, but tried to get past the goalkeeper, only to be blocked by the angle. He then had to pass the ball back to his team-mate, but it didn't work well and the ball was broken. Jacquesson handled such a good opportunity too badly. Seven minutes later, Madueke's shot from close range was blocked. Palmer then had a great chance in the box, where he fired low but lacked power and the goalkeeper fell to save the ball. At half-time, the score was still 0-0!
In the second half, it was easy to play again. In the 48th minute, Jacquesson advanced to the edge of the penalty area and fired a low shot that was saved. Jacquesson then had another good chance when his close-range header was denied by the goalkeeper. Jacquezon is amazing, too many opportunities have been wasted. Three minutes later, Foden's low shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the 68th minute, Doku burst into the penalty area and shot with his feet, but the goalkeeper blocked the ball.
In the 84th minute, the deadlock on the pitch was finally broken! De Bruyne sent a cross from near the baseline, the goalkeeper kicked the ball out, and the ball came right in front of Bernardo Silva, and he pushed it straight into the empty net! Chelsea collapsed! In the end, Manchester City eliminated Chelsea 1-0 and reached the final! Another final spot was decided between Manchester United and Coventry. Chelsea's number one sinner to be eliminated was undoubtedly Jacquesson, who wasted too many chances.