Manchester City secured a domestic cup double by beating Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley, with Antoine Semenyo's second-half backheel proving decisive. The victory gave City their 20th trophy under Pep Guardiola, though captain Bernardo Silva confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.
In a match lacking clear chances, Semenyo converted Erling Haaland's threaded pass with a superb backheel midway through the second half. The goal was the only one of the final, handing Chelsea a disappointing end to a turbulent campaign under interim boss Calum McFarlane.
Shortly after the defeat, Chelsea announced the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract. The Spanish tactician will officially take charge on 1 July ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the Blues currently ninth in the Premier League and likely to be without European football next term.
Alonso's arrival marks a new era for Chelsea, who have struggled for consistency this season. The club will look to rebuild under the 44-year-old, with defensive reinforcements expected to be a priority alongside retaining key talents like Levi Colwill and Reece James.
