Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva turned from zero to hero with a late winner against Chelsea in the FA Cup, redeeming himself after a penalty miss in the Champions League.
Silva’s early penalty miss against Real Madrid had haunted City, ending their hopes of back-to-back Trebles.
However, his late goal against Chelsea sealed a crucial win for Pep Guardiola’s side in the FA Cup.
Silva’s decisive moment revitalized the team, positioning them for another FA Cup final appearance, and a potential Premier League trophy.
In a game where Chelsea dominated for large periods, City found themselves on the back foot, with Nicolas Jackson missing several clear-cut chances for the Blues.
Jackson’s missed opportunities was a clear evidence of Chelsea’s wastefulness in front of goal, contributing to their tenth defeat in thirteen Wembley appearances since the stadium’s reopening.
Meanwhile, Phil Foden squandered City’s best chances before Silva’s intervention, failing to capitalize on promising opportunities in both halves.
Guardiola’s tactical substitution, bringing on Jeremy Doku, injected fresh energy into City’s attack, leading to Silva’s winner.
Following a cutback attempt from Kevin De Bruyne, Silva’s shot deflected off Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, and into the net, sealing the victory for City.
Despite eight minutes of stoppage time, Chelsea failed to find an equalizer, leaving them empty-handed once again at Wembley.