Man City focus on Wembley as Guardiola reflects on decade at club
Explanation of Marc Guehi’s eligibility for Man City in the FA Cup final despite earlier Crystal Palace appearances, outlining rules that permit him to feature at Wembley.
Chelsea suffer a late training injury scare, creating a fresh doubt for the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Guardiola says Jeremy Doku can reach Vinícius Jr levels, noting the 23-year-old is now winning games. Signed for £55.4m in 2023, Doku’s pace and dribbling make him a likely key figure versus Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
Guardiola reflects that his decade at City has been ‘fucking fun’ and jokes about more Wembley trips. He notes he has a year left on his deal to 2027. Rodri faces a late fitness test before Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
Man City make five changes for the FA Cup final. Rodri returns from a groin issue, Haaland and Doku start, and James Trafford is in goal. Phil Foden and Savinho are on the bench, with Josko Gvardiol and Rayan Ait-Nouri missing out.
Live coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester City in the 145th FA Cup final provides minute-by-minute updates for City fans following the Wembley showdown.
Chelsea welcome back Reece James and Levi Colwill and could clinch Europa League qualification with a win. City are clear favourites. A predicted XI is provided for Chelsea, with kick-off at 15:00 BST and UK TV on BBC One and TNT Sports.
Bernardo Silva, set to leave Man City, says he has ‘an idea and a preference’ for his next club, with Barcelona monitored. He will decide after the Aston Villa game, prioritising family and top-level play.
City eye another trophy after winning the Carabao Cup. Rodri is a groin doubt. UK TV coverage is on TNT Sports and BBC, with streaming via HBO Max and BBC iPlayer. Kick-off at Wembley this afternoon.
City are reportedly open to selling Omar Marmoush for €60-65m. The Haaland backup has 8 goals and 3 assists in 34 games. Barcelona are reportedly interested as he seeks more minutes, though he is not actively pushing to leave.
City bid to complete a domestic cup double at Wembley. Rodri is a doubt after five games out, otherwise Guardiola has a near full squad. Midfield shape is a key call, with Bernardo at six an option and potential roles for Foden, Rayan Cherki, Nico O’Reilly and Josko Gvardiol at left-back.
The FA releases the 2025/26 FA Cup prize money breakdown, detailing what Man City and Chelsea would earn at each round, including the winners’ and runners-up payouts.
Bernardo Silva says City would have won the league without a transitional season and mistakes, identifies Liverpool as their main rivals, and calls some refereeing decisions frustrating. He targets a strong FA Cup finish in his final weeks at the Etihad.
Chelsea interim Calum McFarlane reflects on family support and says his side have studied City’s tactics after a 1-1 draw in January as his underdogs prepare for the FA Cup final at Wembley.
