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Manchester City vs Chelsea: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven for today’s FA Cup final
TL;DR
Manchester City faces Chelsea in the FA Cup final today, aiming for a domestic cup double. This marks City's fourth consecutive FA Cup final, a first in English football history.
Key points
- Manchester City aims for a domestic cup double
- City is in their fourth consecutive FA Cup final
- Chelsea is managed by caretaker Calum McFarlane
- City has lost their last two FA Cup finals
- Chelsea has quality players despite a disappointing season
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Manchester City vs Chelsea: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven for today’s FA Cup final
Manchester City will bid to complete a domestic cup double today when they take on Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Pep Guardiola’s side is entering their fourth consecutive FA Cup final today, a feat that hasn’t previously been achieved in English football. However, City have lost their past two FA Cup finals against Manchester United and Crystal Palace. They’ll take on a Chelsea side who have had a disappointing season and are managed by caretaker manager Calum McFarlane. On their day, Chelsea are a handful with the quality they have in their squad. So Pep Guardiola’s side will have to be at their best to win their second piece of silverware of the 2025-26 season.
Here is the latest City injury and team news and my predicted Manchester City starting eleven for today’s FA Cup final.
Latest Manchester City team and injury news.
Pep Guardiola almost has a full-strength squad to choose from for the FA Cup final against Chelsea. There is only one City player who is in doubt for today’s match.. That is Rodri. Pep Guardiola told the media yesterday that Manchester City’s midfield general would travel with the City squad for today’s match. However, Guardiola didn’t say if Rodri was available for today’s match after he had missed City’s past five matches.
Q&A
What is Manchester City's starting eleven for the FA Cup final against Chelsea?
The predicted starting eleven for Manchester City in the FA Cup final includes key players, but the exact lineup will be confirmed closer to kickoff.
How many FA Cup finals has Manchester City reached consecutively?
Manchester City has reached four consecutive FA Cup finals, a record in English football.
What challenges does Chelsea face in the FA Cup final against Manchester City?
Chelsea is managed by caretaker Calum McFarlane and has had a disappointing season, which poses challenges against a strong Manchester City side.
