FA Cup final underway, Kerr makes history

FA Cup final: City strike first

Manchester City have taken the lead in the FA Cup final through Antoine Semenyo. The goal came in the 72nd minute, a clever backheel that left Chelsea with it all to do (2) (3).

Haaland thought he had made it worse shortly after, but his goal was ruled out, keeping you in touching distance (7). Jeremy Doku has been a constant threat down the wing, and City are piling on pressure. This is the biggest match of your season and right now, you need a response.

Kerr equals record in final game

Sam Kerr became Chelsea's joint all-time top goalscorer with the winner in a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the Women's Super League (4). It was her final appearance for the club, and a fitting way to bow out. Fran Kirby and Sonia Bompastor were also central to a performance that sealed the season the right way. Kerr's legacy at Chelsea is now etched into the record books.

Fan-reaktioner

Blues fans are split between two emotional extremes. The women's team win had supporters celebrating Kerr's record-equalling farewell as a storybook ending (r/chelseafc). On the men's side, frustration is boiling over, Semenyo's goal has sparked anger, with some questioning why his apparent obstruction on Cucurella in the buildup wasn't reviewed (r/chelseafc). It's a fanbase riding both joy and fury at once.

Sources

  • 2. hln.be — Jeremy Doku en Manchester City op voorsprong in FA Cup-finale: Semenyo scoort met héérlijk hakje
  • 3. ad.nl — Manchester City opent score in finale tegen Chelsea dankzij wonderschone treffer Semenyo
  • 4. bbc.com — Kerr equals record in final game as Chelsea beat Man Utd
  • 7. 101greatgoals.com — FA Cup final 2026 live: Haaland goal disallowed in Chelsea vs Man City as Premier League title contenders apply ‘huge pressure’
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