FA Cup: Semenyo’s goal stands as the winner as Manchester City seize trophy

Antoine Semenyo was the hero on Saturday in the final of England’s FA Cup after scoring the second half winner for Manchester City in a 1-0 victory over Chelsea FC at Wembley Stadium in London.

Semenyo’s clever finish hands City the FA Cup trophy

OH. MY. WORD.

Antoine Semenyo with a sensational flick to light up this #EmiratesFACup Final and give @ManCity the breakthrough 🤯

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— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 16, 2026

The Ghana national team star produced a brilliant backheel strike from Erling Haaland’s cross to give The Cityzens their 8th title in England’s premier cup competition.

Facing a Chelsea team desperate to qualify for continental football next season after a disastrous slide down the Premier League table, City encountered a determined team focused on keeping the match close. The favorites were the better side in the first half but struggled to create clear chances.

It was more of the same in the second half, with the stalemate continuing through the opening twenty minutes. However, City always looked a bit more likely to find the breakthrough with their superior attacking quality and that moment came in the 72nd minute with a moment of brilliance from Semenyo.

Your champions… @ManCity 🏆#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/3kqwu7Gg6j

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 16, 2026

Now the focus turns back to a tight Premier League title chase, where Arsenal currently hold a two-point advantage with only two rounds remaining. City will have to win their final two matches, including Tuesday’s duel away from home at Bournemouth and next Sunday’s home fixture against Aston Villa, to have any chance of claiming the title.

Semenyo now has 7 goals and an assist in 20 matches across all competitions for City since joining in January.