How should Chelsea line up against Manchester City in FA Cup final?

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How should Chelsea line up against Manchester City in FA Cup final?

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TL;DR

Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup final, their last chance for silverware this season. Interim coach Calum McFarlane is hopeful for the return of key players, including Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho.

Key points

Chelsea faces Manchester City in the FA Cup final
Interim coach Calum McFarlane is hopeful for player returns
Chelsea has not won against City in thirteen matches

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Calum McFarlane

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COBHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Interim Head Coach Calum McFarlane of Chelsea during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground on May 14, 2026 in Cobham, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) | Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea have three games left this season, but only one that truly matters: Saturday’s FA Cup final. It’s our last best hope of not only something tangibly shiny for this season, but also for getting European football next season. Beating Manchester City won’t be easy, obviously. In fact, that’s something we haven’t done since another final five years ago: now thirteen games against City without a win since the 2021 Champions League final in Porto. But anything can happen in a one-off game, right? Even a Chelsea win. Maybe. We will have a few additional attacking options for this game compared to last weekend, when we had a grand total zero recognized wingers. Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho may not be world beaters, but they both have trained this week and should be available. Interim head coach Calum McFarlane didn’t go as far as to declare them fully fit, but he’s hopeful of their return. And we should be getting Robert Sánchez back as well from concussion protocol. Choose wisely. View Link (Live results)

Q&A

What is Chelsea's recent record against Manchester City?

Chelsea has not beaten Manchester City in thirteen matches since their 2021 Champions League final victory.

Which players are expected to return for Chelsea in the FA Cup final?

Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho, and Robert Sánchez are expected to return for Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Why is the FA Cup final important for Chelsea this season?

The FA Cup final is crucial for Chelsea as it represents their last opportunity for silverware and a chance to secure European football for next season.