Manchester City Edge Chelsea in FA Cup Semi-Final Thriller
Bernardo Silva's Late Goal Seals Victory for City
Cityzens Advance to Final, Facing Arsenal or Newcastle
The first 2023/24 FA Cup semi-final took place on Saturday evening, with Manchester City and Chelsea battling it out at Wembley Stadium. The Cityzens entered the match as favorites, having won the past two editions of the tournament, and they proved their dominance once again.
The match was a tight affair throughout, with both teams creating chances to score. However, it was Manchester City who struck first in the 70th minute. Bernardo Silva received a pass from Riyad Mahrez and slotted home a low shot, giving City the lead. Chelsea pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but City held on to secure a 1-0 victory.
The win sends Manchester City to the FA Cup final, where they will face either Arsenal or Newcastle United. The final will be played on May 20th, and City will be looking to win the trophy for the third consecutive season.
In the latest Manchester City vs Chelsea odds, the Cityzens were -170 favorites to win on the 90-minute money line. Chelsea, on the other hand, were +510 underdogs. The over/under for the match was set at 2.5 goals.
Manchester City's victory was a deserving one. They were the better team on the day and created more chances to score. Chelsea will be disappointed with the result, but they can take solace in the fact that they gave a good account of themselves against one of the best teams in the world.
For Manchester City, the win keeps their hopes of a domestic treble alive. They have already won the Premier League title and are still in contention for the Champions League. If they can win the FA Cup, it would be a historic achievement for the club.
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