Bernardo Silva's Late Goal Keeps Manchester City's Double Hopes Alive
Guardiola's Side Secure 1-0 FA Cup Semi-Final Victory Over Chelsea
Bernardo Silva's late goal sent Manchester City into the FA Cup final as they edged past Chelsea 1-0 in a tense semi-final clash at Wembley on Sunday.
City's Dominant Performance
Manchester City controlled much of the match, creating numerous chances but struggling to find the breakthrough. Riyad Mahrez hit the post in the first half, while Erling Haaland had a goal ruled out for offside.
Chelsea's Defensive Resilience
Chelsea, who were without several key players through injury, defended resolutely, with Kepa Arrizabalaga making a string of impressive saves. The Blues also had their own chances, with Hakim Ziyech coming close in the second half.
Silva's Moment of Brilliance
With the game seemingly heading for a penalty shootout, Silva popped up with a moment of brilliance in the 81st minute. The Portuguese midfielder latched onto a loose ball outside the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, sparking wild celebrations among the City players and fans.
Double Hopes Alive
The victory keeps Manchester City's hopes of retaining the domestic double alive. They face Newcastle United in the Premier League title race, where they hold a three-point lead with three games remaining.
Reaction
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised his team's performance, saying: "We dominated the game and created so many chances. We showed great character to keep going and finally find the winning goal."
Chelsea manager Graham Potter acknowledged his team's defensive effort but expressed disappointment with the result: "We defended heroically, but we lacked a bit of quality in the final third. It's a tough one to take, but we have to pick ourselves up for the remaining games."
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