Manchester City have become the first side to book their place in the FA Cup final following their 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley.
Bernardo Silva was the match-winner for City, slotting in at the back post in the 84th minute after Kevin De Bruyne’s low cross was deflected into his path by Djordje Petrovic. Nicolas Jackson spurned three presentable chances for Chelsea, who suffered another defeat at Wembley, two months on from their loss against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.
City will try to win the FA Cup for the second successive season, having overcome Manchester United 2-1 a year ago as part of their historic treble. They could face United again, but Erik ten Hag’s side first have to get past Championship side Coventry in the second semi-final on Sunday at 3.30pm.
When is the FA Cup final?
The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 25 at Wembley Stadium. The showpiece returns to May, having taken place in June for the first time last season.
The final will come six days after the conclusion of the Premier League season on Sunday, May 19. Manchester City will try to lift the famous trophy for the second straight season, having beaten Manchester United last year. They will face United or Coventry City.
What time will the FA Cup final kick-off?
Like the line-up, the kick-off time has not yet been confirmed, but the match will take place in the afternoon on Sunday, May 25.
The time is decided once the FA has liaised with broadcasters and the Met Police. The last three FA Cup finals started at 3pm, 4:45pm and 5:15pm.
How can I watch the FA Cup final on TV?
While the kick-off time is not yet known, we do know where the game will be shown on TV. The BBC and ITV will broadcast the FA Cup final live on television and via their streaming platforms, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Viewers in the UK do not need a subscription to watch the game on television, but they will need to create a free account to use BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
How did the teams reach the FA Cup final?
City have beaten Huddersfield, Tottenham, Luton, Newcastle and Chelsea to reach the FA Cup final. They eased past Championship strugglers Huddersfield 5-0 in the third round before needing a late Nathan Ake goal to see off Spurs 1-0.
Luton were dispatched 6-2 thanks to five goals from Erling Haaland before Silva took centre stage, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over Newcastle in the quarter-final and the winner in the semi-final against Chelsea.
To reach the semi-final, United have beaten Wigan, Newport County, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. Coventry, meanwhile, have seen off Oxford United, Sheffield Wednesday, Maidstone and Wolves. Mark Robbins’ side needed two legs to get past Wednesday and two late goals to beat Wolves 3-2 in dramatic circumstances.
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