inews.co.uk

FA Cup final player ratings as Semenyo snatches win for Man City

_**Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City** (Semeyo 72′)_

Antoine Semenyo scored the game’s only goal as Manchester City beat Chelsea to win the FA Cup for the seventh time.

It took a moment of quality in a game where both sides struggled to make much of an impression in front of goal as Semenyo sent a clever flick past Robert Sanchez.

Chelsea created chances but were unable to find the cutting edge needed to punish City.

Victory delivered a 20th trophy for City under manager Pep Guardiola.

**Robert Sanchez:** Rarely had much to do against an often stagnant Manchester City attack. **5/10**

**Wesley Fofana:** Made some important clearances **6/10**

**Levi Colwill:** Was front-footed, defended well and played a substantial role in Chelsea quickly shifting the ball from back to front. **6/10**

**Jorrel Hato:** Looked to move forwards and dribble through the lines, but sometimes caught out at the back. **5/10**

**Malo Gusto:** Played some nice combinations as Chelsea went forwards. **6/10**

**Reece James:** Linked play well at times but did not do much of note. **5/10**

**Moises Caicedo:** Had the only effort on target and made some promising runs, but could not take advantage of Chelsea’s chances. **5/10**

**Marc Cucurella:** A little bit clumsy at times before going off. **5/10**

**Cole Palmer:** Sprung into life as the game went on to cause trouble for the City back line, but lacked the clinical edge. **7/10**

**Enzo Fernandez:** Was potentially lucky to only get a yellow for a foul on Bernardo Silva. **6/10**

**Joao Pedro:** Did not make the most of Chelsea’s opportunties. **6/10**

**Substitutes:**

**Pedro Neto:** 5/10

**Alejandro Garnacho:** N/A

**Liam Delap:** N/A

**James Trafford:** Had very little to deal with and only had to make one save. **6/10**

**Matheus Nunes:** Produced some great defensive work and pushed further up the pitch when needed. **6/10**

**Abdukodir Khusanov**: Part of a defence which held back Chelsea but did not do anything to stand out. **5/10**

**Marc Guehi:** Dependable presence at the back to win tackles and make clearances. **6/10**

**Nico O’Reilly:** One of City’s brightest sparks. Sent in an excellent cross for a potential opener which Semenyo wasted. **8/10**

**Antoine Semenyo:** Provided the needed quality and scored with an audacious flick in a game which was often drab. **8/10**

**Bernardo Silva:** Constantly involved as City went forwards and created chances. **7/10**

**Rodri:** Played his usual metronomic role in midfield before going off, although misplaced a few passes. **6/10**

**Jeremy Doku:** Constantly in battle with Palmer and Doku, but was often beaten. **6/10**

**Omar** **Marmoush:** Did not make much of an impact before being taken off at half-time. **5/10**

**Erling Haaland:** Failed to score in a final once again, but had a goal ruled out and assisted Semenyo. **7/10**

**Substitutes:**

**Rayan Cherki:** 7/10

**Mateo Kovacic:** 6/10

Read full news in source page