Manchester City edge Chelsea to lift FA Cup at Wembley

May 16, 2026 No comments

Manchester City defeated Chelsea to win the FA Cup after Antoine Semenyo scored the decisive goal in a tense final at Wembley Stadium.

The match appeared destined for extra time before Semenyo produced a moment of quality in the closing stages to hand City another major trophy under Pep Guardiola.

Semenyo strike decides final

After a cagey contest with few clear opportunities, City finally broke through with 16 minutes remaining.

Erling Haaland delivered a cross into the penalty area and Semenyo met it first time with a clever right-foot finish that beat Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.

The goal proved enough to settle the final and complete another successful domestic campaign for City.

Haaland endured a frustrating afternoon in front of goal but played a key role in the winning moment after working tirelessly throughout the match.

City add another trophy

The victory means Manchester City have now completed a domestic cup double after previously winning the Carabao Cup earlier in the season.

It also ended a run of consecutive FA Cup final defeats following losses to Manchester United and Crystal Palace in recent years.

Guardiola’s side remain in contention for further silverware as they continue battling in the Premier League title race.

Chelsea’s Wembley struggles continue

For Chelsea, the defeat extended a painful record at Wembley after losing a fourth straight FA Cup final.

The London side struggled to create sustained attacking pressure and ultimately finished the season without a trophy despite reaching another major final.

Interim manager Calum McFarlane now faces fresh uncertainty over the club’s direction ahead of the summer, with Chelsea still searching for a permanent manager for next season.

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Mohamed Salah calls for Liverpool return to ‘heavy metal’ football

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Mohamed Salah has urged Liverpool to rediscover the aggressive attacking identity that defined the club under former manager Jürgen Klopp following another damaging defeat in the Premier League.

Liverpool’s 4-2 loss to Aston Villa left their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League under serious threat and increased pressure on current head coach Arne Slot.

Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, described the performance as unacceptable and insisted the club must return to a style opponents fear.

Salah questions Liverpool identity

The Egyptian forward appeared to criticise the tactical direction under Slot while reflecting on the standards established during Klopp’s reign at Anfield.

“I want to see Liverpool go back to being the heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear and back to being a team that wins trophies,” Salah said on social media.

“That is the football I know how to play and that is the identity that needs to be recovered and kept for good. It cannot be negotiable and everyone that joins this club should adapt to it.”

Salah added that Liverpool’s latest collapse was painful for supporters after a season that has fallen below expectations.

“Us crumbling to yet another defeat this season was very painful and not what our fans deserve,” he said.

Pressure grows on Slot

Liverpool’s defeat to Villa marked the club’s 19th loss in all competitions this season, increasing frustration among supporters despite Slot guiding the team to the Premier League title in his first campaign.

The Dutch manager acknowledged the squad requires significant improvement and suggested injuries had severely impacted performances.

“If you miss nine players that can start a game of football, then that will automatically lead to much more,” Slot said.

He also hinted that the upcoming transfer window would be crucial in reshaping the squad ahead of next season.

Emotional farewell approaching

Salah is preparing for his final appearance at Anfield after nine years at Liverpool, where he has won multiple major trophies including the Premier League and Champions League.

The 33-year-old has scored 257 goals for the club and remains one of the most successful players in Liverpool’s modern history.

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Isaac Fayose mourns as he loses wife

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May 16, 2026 No comments

Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former governor Ayo Fayose, has announced the death of his wife.

Fayose disclosed the sad news in an Instagram post on Saturday, sharing a candlelight image alongside a brief tribute to his late wife.

He wrote …

“Rest In Peace, My darling wife.”

In another emotional post, he also shared photos of her while bidding her farewell.

The announcement comes months after Fayose revealed that his wife had been battling cancer.

During a visit to his family in Australia earlier this year, he emotionally recounted how her health had deteriorated, explaining that she was too weak to carry out normal activities and that he had to care for her personally.

“My wife is not feeling well. When I got here, she was very weak. The same woman who usually picks me up at the airport couldn’t come, so I had to take an Uber.

“She used to cook for me, but now I find myself cooking for her. She couldn’t cook or talk. I sat beside her and sang her favourite song; she held my hand as I sang,” Fayose said in tears.

The news of her passing has elicited condolences from fans, colleagues, and celebrities, including actress Yvonne Jegede, comedian Ali Baba, and veteran musician Daddy Showkey, among others.

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