Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday to reach the FA Cup final, after a first-half goal from Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez earned them a clash with Manchester City in the showpiece match next month.
Fernandez slipped between defenders to nod home a cross from Portugal winger Pedro Neto in the 23rd minute of the semi-final.
Chelsea held firm in the second half after Leeds coach Daniel Farke’s change of system and substitutions gave the Yorkshire side greater impetus.
But Leeds, who have been fighting for survival in the Premier League for much of the season, could not turn their energy into goals as heroics from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez secured a 1-0 victory.
“It’s amazing. The boys reacted in the way they should have,” Sanchez said in an interview. “We’ve tried to keep everyone positive in training and it’s the chance to be in another final.”
Manchester City, who have already captured the League Cup and are fighting for the Premier League title, beat Southampton 2-1 on Saturday to reach the Cup final which will be held on May 16th.
