Match report

Chelsea Defeats Manchester City 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–0
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Apr 17, 2021

Chelsea overcame a valiant Manchester City side to claim a 1-0 victory in the FA Cup quarter-final, thanks to Hakim Ziyech's 55th-minute goal. Despite dominating possession, City were unable to break down a resilient Chelsea defense, which was bolstered by multiple substitutions towards the end of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Hakim Ziyech scored the only goal in the 55th minute
  • • Chelsea held off a strong City attack to secure the win
  • • R. James (Chelsea) and Fernandinho (City) both received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions in the second half from both teams

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Kepa (G)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 21 B. Chilwell (M)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 22 H. Ziyech (F)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Pulisic
  • 33 Emerson
  • 29 K. Havertz
  • 15 K. Zouma
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 23 B. Gilmour
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi
  • 18 O. Giroud

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Z. Steffen (G)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 22 B. Mendy (D)
  • 14 A. Laporte (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 7 R. Sterling (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 21 Ferran Torres (M)

Substitutes

  • 47 P. Foden
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 26 R. Mahrez
  • 11 O. Zinchenko

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    34' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. James

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    48' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: P. Foden
  3. Chelsea
    55' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    Hakim Ziyech · Assist: T. Werner
  4. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Fernandinho

    Foul

  5. Manchester City
    64' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Torres · On: I. Gundogan
  6. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mason Mount · On: C. Pulisic
  7. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: Emerson Palmieri
  8. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Werner · On: K. Havertz
  9. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thiago Silva · On: Kurt Zouma
  10. Manchester City
    90' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Aymeric Laporte

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Manchester City
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 11
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 484 600
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 416 522
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ziyech's goal in the 55th minute provided the crucial breakthrough for Chelsea
  • ▸ Chelsea's defensive solidity and tactical substitutions helped maintain the lead against a relentless City attack