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Rodri returns, Rayan Cherki benched, Nico Gonzalez absent: Manchester City’s FA Cup final line-up explained
TL;DR
Rodri returns to the Manchester City line-up for the FA Cup final against Chelsea, while Rayan Cherki is benched and Nico Gonzalez is absent. City aims for a second cup title in three months.
Key points
- Rodri returns to Manchester City's line-up
- Rayan Cherki benched for the FA Cup final
- Nico Gonzalez absent from the match
- Manchester City faces Chelsea at Wembley
- City aims for a domestic treble
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Rodri returns, Rayan Cherki benched, Nico Gonzalez absent: Manchester City’s FA Cup final line-up explained
Manchester City will face Chelsea in the FA Cup at Wembley on Saturday evening as they bid for a second cup title in three months.
The Blues won their first trophy in two seasons by defeating Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final at the national stadium in March and Pep Guardiola’s side could yet win a domestic treble in the final 10 days of the season.
City enter the cup final off the back of back-to-back 3-0 Premier League wins over Brentford and Crystal Palace, the latter of whom saw the Blues make six changes to their starting XI with several key players rested for the battle against Calum McFarlane and co.
Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku have all returned to the line-up against the south-west London outfit, who will be desperate to take full advantage of their shot at silverware to put a happy turn on a hugely disappointing season.
Guardiola said ahead of the final that he had a near fully-fit squad available amid doubts over the availability of Rodri, who missed City’s last five games after suffering a calf injury in April’s 2-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.
Q&A
Who is starting for Manchester City in the FA Cup final against Chelsea?
Rodri is returning to the starting line-up for Manchester City, while Rayan Cherki is benched and Nico Gonzalez is absent.
What recent performances has Manchester City had leading up to the FA Cup final?
Manchester City has won their last two Premier League matches 3-0 against Brentford and Crystal Palace.
What is at stake for Manchester City in the FA Cup final?
Manchester City is aiming for their second cup title in three months and could achieve a domestic treble within the final 10 days of the season.
