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Pep Guardiola is slated to leave Manchester City at season’s end after a decade of trophy-winning stewardship, with former assistant Enzo Maresca viewed as the likely successor; Guardiola’s 2027 contract extension is expected to be followed by an official departure announcement as City seek further honours.
Pep Guardiola is expected to step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after 17 years, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his successor; Guardiola could announce his departure after City’s final game against Aston Villa as the club celebrates League Cup and FA Cup wins, while needing two more wins to secure the Premier League title.
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 to win the FA Cup, but because City are already guaranteed a top-two finish in the Premier League, their Europa League berth from the cup will pass to another PL club. The Premier League will have eight UEFA berths next season: five in the Champions League, sixth and seventh in the Europa League, and eighth in the Conference League, with EPS rules potentially reshuffling allocations if Aston Villa win the Europa League or finish fifth. Villa’s Europa League final against Freiburg could further alter the spots, depending on the outcome and final league positions.
Antoine Semenyo produced a brilliant late flick from Erling Haaland's cut-back to seal Manchester City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, a moment that crowned Pep Guardiola's 20th trophy in ten years. Chelsea pressed late but couldn't find an equaliser or a penalty, while Levi Colwill impressed on his return from ACL injury as City edge toward a possible treble.
Chelsea appoint Xabi Alonso as their next manager after a turbulent season that ended with a FA Cup final defeat; he faces a tough rebuild—shoring up mentality, culture, and fitness, coordinating summer squad changes, and navigating uncertain European qualification as pre-season approaches.
Antoine Semenyo’s 72nd‑minute flick earned Manchester City a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, sealing a cup double for City this season and making the Ghanaian the first to score in an FA Cup final. Semenyo was named man of the match as City extend their hunt for a domestic treble, while Guardiola and the club celebrate another Wembley success.
Manchester City’s 1-0 FA Cup final win over Chelsea earns them a Europa League spot, but because City are already guaranteed a top-two Premier League finish, that berth will pass to another English side. Under the EPS system, eight Premier League teams can reach Europe: 6th and 7th go to the Europa League and 8th to the Conference League, with further potential reshuffles depending on Aston Villa’s Europa League run. Currently Bournemouth (6th) and Brighton (7th) occupy Europa League places, while Brentford (8th) is in line for the Conference League if standings hold.
Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the 2025-26 FA Cup final at Wembley on May 16, 2026. The article confirms both teams’ starting XIs and benches and discusses Chelsea’s underdog status versus City, who are favored to win. It also lists how to watch: BBC One and TNT Sports 1 in the UK; ESPN2 in the USA; streaming on BBC iPlayer, Discover+, ESPN Select, Sony LIV and DStv Now among others.
Manchester City criticized the Premier League for delaying confirmation of the Crystal Palace match, having offered three alternative dates in April and May; scheduling constraints around the Europa Conference League final and FA Cup semi-finals forced the game into a congested run of three games in seven days, risking travel strain as City chase a domestic treble.
Chelsea and Leeds United announced their FA Cup semi-final lineups for Wembley on April 26, 2026, with Chelsea lining up in a 4-2-3-1 featuring Sánchez in goal and João Pedro up front, and Leeds naming Perri in goal with Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.
Chelsea edged Leeds 1-0 at Wembley to reach the FA Cup final against Manchester City, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header. The win comes amid turmoil after Liam Rosenior’s sacking and ongoing ownership upheaval under BlueCo, with interim Calum McFarlane providing a brief lift as the club seeks silverware to salvage a chaotic season.
Chelsea, under interim manager Calum McFarlane, name a refreshed lineup for the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley and press Leeds early, with Garnacho and Joao Pedro featuring for Chelsea and Lucas Perri in goal for Leeds. The clockwatch shows Chelsea dominating possession and forcing saves from Sanchez, while Leeds look to counter, in a tense 0-0 tie that will send the winner to face Manchester City.
BBC Sport reports the FA Cup quarter-final draw will be held on Monday 9 March, around 19:05 GMT on TNT Sports, with eight teams in the hat: Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Leeds United, Southampton, Port Vale and the winner of West Ham vs Brentford; quarter-finals are pencilled in for the weekend of 4-5 April, and prize money climbs through the rounds to £2.12m for the final winners.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shared a hug and a kiss during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Wrexham and Chelsea in Wales, with Chelsea winning 4-2 and Wrexham’s elimination. The sighting comes amid Lively’s ongoing legal battle with Justin Baldoni, highlighting the couple’s public support for each other.
Newcastle started the FA Cup fifth-round clash strongly and took the lead through Harvey Barnes, but Manchester City took control with their technical quality and pressure, ultimately winning 3-1 as Howe admitted Newcastle’s ball retention and urgency faded under City’s relentless pressure.