Match report

Manchester City Defeats Chelsea 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Manchester City
Manchester City
1–0
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Apr 20, 2024

Manchester City secured a narrow victory over Chelsea in their FA Cup clash on April 20th. The game was marked by strong defensive performances from both sides, but it was Bernardo Silva's goal in the 84th minute that sealed the win for Manchester City.

Key Facts

  • • Bernardo Silva scored the winning goal at the 84-minute mark.
  • • M. Caicedo received a yellow card for Chelsea due to a foul in the first half.
  • • J. Stones was substituted for Rúben Dias by Manchester City shortly after halftime.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with Chelsea making four changes as they sought an equalizer.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Rúben Dias
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 31 Ederson
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 24 J. Gvardiol
  • 8 M. Kovačić
  • 27 Matheus Nunes
  • 82 R. Lewis

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Đ. Petrović (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 3 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 8 E. Fernández (M)
  • 11 N. Madueke (M)
  • 20 C. Palmer (M)
  • 23 C. Gallagher (M)
  • 15 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Disasi
  • 10 M. Mudryk
  • 21 B. Chilwell
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 42 A. Gilchrist
  • 36 Deivid Washington
  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stones · On: Rúben Dias
  3. Manchester City
    58' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Álvarez
  4. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Grealish · On: J. Doku
  5. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gusto · On: A. Disasi
  6. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: M. Mudryk
  7. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Đorđe Petrović

    Time wasting

  8. Manchester City
    84' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva
  9. Chelsea
    86' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fernandez

    Argument

  10. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Cucurella · On: B. Chilwell
  11. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Fernandez · On: R. Sterling

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Chelsea
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 90% 81%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 10
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 586 356
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 525 290
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's goal by Bernardo Silva in the 84th minute was crucial and shifted the momentum decisively.
  • ▸ Chelsea received multiple yellow cards, which affected their ability to push for an equalizer.