Second-half substitute Jeremy Doku injected fresh impetus for City, with the Belgian forcing another save from Petrovic.
How the match unfolded
Erling Haaland was the main absentee for Man City, who made three changes from their midweek defeat to Real Madrid, as Julian Alvarez, John Stones and Nathan Ake replaced Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol and Haaland.
Chelsea made one change from their 6-0 win over Everton, with Enzo Fernandez coming in for Mykhailo Mudryk.
Rodri had a good chance to score after 11 minutes with a glancing header, but Djordje Petrovic denied him with a terrific save.
Phil Foden was then played through on goal four minutes later and managed to take the ball around Petrovic, but his attempt from an acute angle was cleared away by Marc Cucurella.Chelsea began to grow into the contest and Nicolas Jackson had a similar chance to Foden after rounding Stefan Ortega, but the striker failed to get a shot away.
Cole Palmer went close to scoring in the 37th minute with a curling effort at goal, but Ortega was equal to the shot.
Jackson had two chances in quick succession at the start of the second half to break the deadlock, but both efforts from close range were comfortably saved by Ortega.
Second-half substitute Jeremy Doku injected fresh impetus for City, with the Belgian forcing another save from Petrovic.
The game’s decisive moment came through Silva, who, after his missed spot-kick in City’s UEFA Champions League penalty shootout exit to Real Madrid in midweek, smashed the ball into the bottom-right corner after Kevin De Bruyne’s low cross was deflected into the path of the Portuguese midfielder.It’s the third time that City have reached the FA Cup final in consecutive years while Chelsea suffered their 11th elimination from the FA Cup at the semi-final stage, the third-most in the competition’s history after Everton and Spurs, with 13 and 12 respectively.
Pep Guardiola’s side are back in Premier League action on Thursday, when they travel to Brighton & Hove Albion, while Chelsea visit Arsenal on Tuesday for a London derby.Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon scored twice in quick succession to give the Clarets a two-goal lead at half-time.
Sheff Utd pulled a goal back through Gustavo Hamer early in the second half but Lyle Foster restored Burnley’s two-goal advantage just six minutes later, before Johann Berg Gudmundsson added further gloss to a big win.
Burnley’s victory took them two points behind 18th-placed Luton Town – who suffered a crushing 5-1 home defeat to Brentford on Saturday – while Vincent Kompany’s side are now just three points behind 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.
Havertz volleyed straight at Sa 10 minutes into what transpired to be a rather uneventful second half, after Arsenal had kept matters alive from a set-piece.
Arsenal face Chelsea next, but will go into that match on Tuesday with a one-point advantage over City, while Liverpool will hope to keep the pace by beating Fulham on Sunday. The Gunners were on top during the early exchanges. Kai Havertz volleyed straight at Jose Sa inside the opening minute, while Declan Rice shot narrowly wide from the edge of the box.
However, David Raya had to be on top form at the other end after Joao Gomes embarked on a strong run down the right flank and unleashed a fierce shot from a tight angle, which Arsenal’s goalkeeper brilliantly tipped onto a post.
But it was the Gunners who broke through just before half-time, with the persistent Gabriel Jesus teeing up Trossard, whose somewhat sliced first-time drive arrowed towards the top-right corner, rattling in off the corner of post and crossbar.
Havertz volleyed straight at Sa 10 minutes into what transpired to be a rather uneventful second half, after Arsenal had kept matters alive from a set-piece.
But with Wolves – who sit 11th – lacking so many key players due to injury, their hopes of a comeback always looked set to prove fruitless, and after Sa had denied Rice and then substitute Gabriel Martinelli, Odegaard finally rounded matters off deep into stoppage time, curling home from a cute angle to finish the job and put Arsenal’s title challenge firmly back on track.Manchester City secured their spot in the FA Cup final after Bernardo Silva’s late winner gave them a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.
The Portuguese midfielder scored from close range with only six minutes remaining to earn the victory for Man City after Chelsea failed to capitalise on a number of gilt-edged opportunities.
Man City will face either Manchester United or Coventry City, who play on Sunday, when they return to Wembley for the final on Saturday 25 May.
To support delivery, more than £46m of funding from the Premier League and PFA has been distributed to CCOs by the PLCF over the last 14 years.
There are 24 club charities funded to deliver at more than 4,100 venues across England and Wales.
To support delivery, more than £46m of funding from the Premier League and PFA has been distributed to CCOs by the PLCF over the last 14 years.
Premier League and PFA Core Funding
Supporting Club Community Organisations to become stronger, more sustainable organisations, underpinning key infrastructure and a network of more than 6,000 staff and volunteers.
More than £48m of funding from Premier League and PFA has been distributed by the PLCF to date.
Economic and social impact
An independent EY study, focusing on the 2021/22 season, the first Premier League campaign with full stadiums following the COVID -19 pandemic, highlighted how the Premier League and its clubs drive significant economic activity across the UK, supporting thousands of jobs, creating expenditure across supply chains and generating sizeable tax revenue.
· The contribution of Premier League clubs to the UK economy grew to £8bn in 2021/22 – a 1,000 per cent increase from the 1998/99 season.
· The League and clubs generated a total tax contribution of £4.2bn in 2021/22, £1.7bn of which was accounted for by Premier League players and staff.
· The League and clubs supported more than 90,000 jobs in the UK.
· The League’s significant contribution is spread throughout the country, with £5bn of the League’s economic footprint located in regions outside London in 2022/23.
· The League drives £3.3bn of economic impact in the North West of England, with 33,000 jobs supported in that region.With Manchester City not in action this weekend due to their FA Cup semi-final commitments, Mikel Arteta’s team took full advantage to return to the summit, with five games remaining.
The Premier League provides funding for 164 football clubs across the Premier League, EFL and National League to deliver community programmes.
Non-league investment
Through the Premier League Stadium Fund, £192.7m has been invested into improving the stadiums and facilities of clubs in the EFL, National League System and Women’s Football Pyramid since 2000.
More than 5,630 grants have been provided to 1,083 clubs across 114 leagues.Along with local partner investment, more than £2.2bn has been invested into grassroots facilities since 2000.
Premier League Fans Fund
The Premier League is investing £5m over the next two seasons into initiatives that will help strengthen the bond between clubs, fans and local communities, including programmes for underrepresented groups to further develop an inclusive and welcoming matchday experience for everyone.
Grants between £10,000-£25,000 are being made available to clubs in the Premier League, EFL, National League, FA Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship.
Support for communities
The Premier League provides funding for 164 football clubs across the Premier League, EFL and National League to deliver community programmes.
The Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF)
The PLCF was established in 2010 to create positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people and the wider community.
Today, the independent charity supports 106 professional football Club Community Organisations (CCOs), across the Premier League, EFL and National League, to address important societal issues and to have a life-changing impact in their local communities.Helping clubs to develop partnerships to tackle inequalities and respond to local needs, the fund has engaged more than 230,000 participants in over 330,000 sessions across England and Wales.