Chelsea beat Leeds 1–0, set up FA Cup final with Man City

Chelsea has booked their spot in the FA Cup final, overcoming a resilient Leeds United side with a narrow 1-0 victory at Wembley. The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernández found the back of the net with a header, capitalizing on a cross from Pedro Neto. This crucial goal sends Chelsea through to face Manchester City in the final on May 16.

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Enzo Fernández’s first-half header sent Chelsea into the FA Cup final after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday.

The semi-final clash was a tense affair, characterized by missed opportunities and strong goalkeeping performances. Leeds United had an early chance to take the lead, but Chelsea's goalkeeper, Robert Sánchez, made a vital save to deny Brenden Aaronson. Chelsea also came close to extending their lead before halftime, with João Pedro hitting the post.

The victory comes at a significant time for Chelsea, offering a potential boost amidst recent managerial instability. With Liam Rosenior now in interim charge until the end of the season, the team will look to this FA Cup final appearance as a chance to cap off the campaign with silverware.

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The match marked a response to recent managerial instability at Chelsea following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior.

For Leeds United, the defeat marks the end of their FA Cup journey for this season, dashing their hopes of reaching a final for the first time since 1973. The focus now shifts to their domestic campaign, aiming to regroup after this semi-final disappointment.

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Leeds’ defeat ends their hopes of reaching a first FA Cup final since 1973, when they lost to Sunderland.