The build-up to the second successive all-Manchester showpiece was dominated by the Dutchman’s future.
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The match will be played on June 15, 2023 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the Delta State capital.
While the Citizens are seeking to lift England’s oldest trophy for the seventh time in their history, the Red Devils are hoping to get their hands on the prestigious prize for a 13th time.
The Dutchman began the Wembley encounter alongside Ibrahima Konate and kept out the Blues’ attack for 90 minutes before being taken off for Joel Matip.
It is also the first time two German managers go head to head in the FA Cup final.
Jurgen Klopp’s side are chasing an unprecedented clean-sweep of the four major trophies in a single season.
Jorginho’s miscued back-pass left the out-of-position Kepa Arrizabalaga scrambling to parry off his own line, allowing Emile Smith Rowe to slot home the winner at Stamford Bridge.
Vardy and Iheanacho have scored 29 goals between them this season as Leicester have climbed to third place in the Premier League and reached their first FA Cup final since 1969.
Ziyech arrived with a big reputation but has rarely lived up to his star billing, so it was a rare start that Tuchel gave him at Wembley on Saturday.
Manchester City made history on Saturday after becoming the first men’s team to win the domestic treble in England.
Watford FC of England is set to appeal against the red card shown to its left back, Jose Holebas, in their 1-4 Premier League defeat by West Ham United.
Nigeria Football Federation has cleared Star Plus FC of Ngwo, to play the final of the FA cup competition in Enugu on Sunday.
Mourinho has switched to a back-three as well as used midfielder Ander Herrera to man-mark Chelsea play-maker, Eden Hazard in the two teams’ last encounters.