Xabi Alonso announced as Chelsea’s new manager after FA Cup disappointment - live reaction | OneFootball

Manchester City completed a domestic cup double by defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup, with their vanquished opponents hoping to kickstart a new era by announcing Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

In a lacklustre affair which saw few chances created by both teams, Antoine Semenyo got on the end of a threaded Erling Haaland past and backheeled a superb shot into the back of the net midway through the second half.

It was the only goal of the final and delivered a 20th title to City since Pep Guardiola took charge of the club.

Man City’s captain, Bernardo Silva, will leave the club at the end of the season and wished Guardiola ‘all the best’ by going out on a high. He said: “Since I arrived it's been 20 trophies which isn't bad. I care a lot about Manchester City. I wish all the best to the manager because I really enjoy being with him and sharing all these moments together."