If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City secured an FA Cup victory with a decisive goal from Antoine Semenyo. Guardiola's future with the club remains uncertain, but his impact on English football is undeniable. The match showcased a blend of Guardiola's tactical acumen and Semenyo's unique playing style, marking a significant moment in their journey.
- ▪Antoine Semenyo scored the only goal in the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
- ▪Guardiola's future with Manchester City is still in question as speculation surrounds his contract.
- ▪This victory adds to Guardiola's impressive record, including three FA Cups and numerous domestic trophies.
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Pep Guardiola lays out his thoughts to the Manchester City players during a tense FA Cup final settled by a moment of genius from Antoine Semenyo (right). Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenPep Guardiola lays out his thoughts to the Manchester City players during a tense FA Cup final settled by a moment of genius from Antoine Semenyo (right). Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The GuardianPep GuardiolaAnalysisIf this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winnerBarney Ronay at WembleyDecisive forward doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City successSat 16 May 2026 15.23 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 15.33 EDTShareOne way or another, this was always going to end up…
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