It is now almost certain that Manchester City’s new coach, Pep Guardiola will end his first year in charge without a silverware after six times winners of the prestigious FA Cup Arsenal came back from a goal down at Wembley stadium to win 2-1 in extra-time.
Chile international Alexis Sanchez grabbed the winner for the Gunners in the 101st minute after Montreal had cancelled Sergio Aguero’s opener eighteen minutes from time with a fabulous drop-shot volley.
In the first semi-final played on Saturday, league leaders Chelsea ruthlessly dismissed a brilliant Tottenham side 4-2 to book a place in the final.
Chelsea will now play their bitter London rivals, Arsenal as they chase a double.
Guardiola’s Man City, having been knocked out in the Champions League and now in the FA Cup, and with the league title beyond their reach, they will end the year without a title. City are 11 points behind fly-away leaders Chelsea in the Premier League.
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