Bernardo Silva scored a late goal to help Manchester City secure a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final victory against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Reeling from their midweek Champions League exit on penalties at the hands of Real Madrid, which ended their hopes of back-to-back trebles, City struggled for rhythm for much of the game.
Chelsea were the team on the front foot at Wembley Stadium and in the end, they were made to pay for a host of missed chances.
Nicolas Jackson was the main culprit as he was denied twice in quick succession by goalkeeper Stefan Ortega early in the second half.
Real Madrid beat Man City to reach Champions League semi-finals
Mauricio Pochettino’s side were also denied a penalty when Cole Palmer’s free-kick struck the hand of Jack Grealish.
Referee Michael Oliver waved away the appeals before VAR stuck with the on-field decision, much to the bemusement of Pochettino and his players.
With extra-time looming, the breakthrough came. Silva converted Kevin De Bruyne’s cross at the back post to get City over the line and to keep their FA Cup defence on track.
Pep Guardiola’s side will be back at Wembley Stadium for their second successive FA Cup final on May 25 to face either Manchester United or Coventry, who face off in other semi-final at Wembley on Sunday.
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