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HOW MANCHESTER CITY WON THE FA CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS

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In order to reach the championship game, City easily defeated teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, and Burnley.



On Saturday, the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United will take place.


The PA news agency examines Pep Guardiola's team's journey to Wembley in this article.



(third round, January 8) Man City defeated Chelsea 4–0.


Just three days after a fiercely contested Premier League match between the two teams at Stamford Bridge, City breezed past as Chelsea put up little fight at the Etihad Stadium.


In the first half, a magnificent Riyad Mahrez free-kick, a Julian Alvarez penalty, and a Phil Foden effort practically ended the game.



Mahrez scored the last goal late on from the penalty spot.



Fourth-round matchup: Man City 1, Arsenal 0 (Jan. 27)


A close and exciting match that lived up to its prematch billing as a heavyweight matchup ended with City winning.


In the 64th minute, the tie was decided by defender Nathan Ake, who skillfully finished by shooting into the bottom corner following some nice work from Jack Grealish.



(Fifth round, February 28) Bristol City 3, Man City 0


City easily defeated their Championship opponents thanks to two goals from Foden.


The England midfielder gave his team the lead after seven minutes by converting a low Mahrez cross at the back post. He then secured the win with a deflected shot after halftime.



With a stunning outside-the-area low curling strike, Kevin De Bruyne added a third.


Man City defeated Burnley 6 to 0 (quarterfinals, Mar.


On his return to the Etihad, City accorded their former captain Vincent Kompany a hero's welcome, but on the pitch, they were not as kind to the Championship-leading team.


As the Clarets were defeated, the prolific Erling Haaland, who had just days earlier slammed five past RB Leipzig, helped himself to a hat-trick.


Cole Palmer also scored in the onslaught, while Alvarez chipped in with a double.



How Manchester City won the FA Cup for the first time in four years

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