Antoine Semenyo would possibly go down as one of many best-ever January signings ever after serving to Manchester Metropolis to the FA Cup. The Ghanaian’s genius second-half flick was sufficient to see off Chelsea and safe one other Wembley victory for Pep Guardiola.
The celebrations nearly began even earlier for Metropolis after Erling Haaland put the ball within the internet halfway by the first-half however the assistant’s flag left him annoyed.
Semenyo ought to have given Metropolis the lead simply moments into the second half however nodded over. The previous Bournemouth man finally received his purpose although as he slotted residence a luxurious back-heel from Haaland’s cross.
Chelsea had a lot of penalty appeals all through the sport, with Joao Pedro and Jorrel Hato amongst these to attraction however neither the referee nor VAR thought them worthy of spot kicks.
Matheus Nunes may have completed the sport however hit the publish, which means Semenyo’s purpose was all it took for Metropolis to safe the FA Cup as soon as extra.
However how did every participant carry out all through the 90 minutes at Wembley? Mirror Soccer was there to take an in depth look…
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Chelsea
Robert Sanchez: Good saves – notably one from Haaland – and didn’t make any of the rash errors which might let him down. 7
Wesley Fofana: Performed properly. Chelsea’s again three was disciplined, he fitted in properly and used the ball to good impact. 7
Levi Colwill: Thomas Tuchel was within the crowd – and would have loved Colwill’s calm and composed show. Seems to be match and prepared. 8
Jorrel Hato: This was an enormous check on the left of a again three and he caught to his process, learn hazard however drained afterward. 6
Malo Gusto: Noticed a variety of the ball on the overlap on the appropriate wing. He was a good outlet, notably within the first half. 6
Reece James: The Chelsea captain battled away and delivered some good set-pieces. However was careless along with his passing at occasions. 6
Moises Caicedo: Patrolled the midfield with out making sufficient occur. Stable efficiency and, as ever, by no means stopped. 7
Marc Cucurella: Performed the left wing again function, labored exhausting however substituted after working himself ragged attempting to maintain up with Semenyo. 6
Enzo Fernandez: Booked. Left his mark on Bernardo Silva with a brutal foul most likely designed to stamp his authority on the sport. 7
Cole Palmer: There have been good moments when he confirmed good promise and seemed to create probabilities. Encouraging show in entrance of Tuchel. 7
Joao Pedro: Labored exhausting and held the ball up as he typically ploughed a lone furrow. Unquestionably one in all Chelsea’s finest latest signings. 7
Man Metropolis
James Trafford: Barely had a severe save to make earlier than half time. Saved his focus although, to maintain out a strike from Pedro Neto late on. 7
Matheus Nunes: Left his mark on Marc Cucurella early on. Made a significant headed interception and saved his composure when he wanted to. 7
Abdukodir Khusanov: Used his lightening velocity to snuff out risks. Relished the massive stage and has developed right into a superb centre again this season. 7
Marc Guehi: Barring one blunder, has introduced composure and calm to the Metropolis defence since becoming a member of from Crystal Palace. By no means out a foot improper. 7
Nico O’Reilly: Commanding in each defence and assault. Seems to be like a seasoned professional, regardless of solely turning 21 in March. What a expertise. 8
Bernardo Silva: Even a crude problem from Enzo Fernandez could not knock the Portuguese off his stride. Perpetual movement as soon as once more in his final remaining for Metropolis. 8
Rodri: The glue that sticks his facet collectively. Few do the straightforward issues higher than him in world soccer. Ran out of steam although, and had to get replaced. 7
Antoine Semenyo proved to be the matchwinner at Wembley(Picture: Getty Photographs)
Antoine Semenyo: Appeared an actual risk every time he received the ball. Ran Marc Cucurella ragged at occasions and scored a elegant profitable purpose. 9
Omar Marmoush: Shock selection forward of Rayan Cherki, and fluffed an early probability. Made no affect in any way and was hauled off at half time. 5
Jeremy Doku: Flitted out and in of the sport. Not one in all his most memorable performances after struggling to duplicate his latest kind. 6
Erling Haaland: Barely touched the ball within the first half, however nonetheless nearly arrange a purpose for Marmoush, and was additionally denied by Robert Sanchez. 6
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