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Manchester City wins FA Cup final with Semenyo's backheel goal

Antoine Semenyo scored in the 72nd minute as Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to claim the FA Cup.

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Manchester City won the FA Cup final Saturday, defeating Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley with a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the 72nd minute.

Semenyo's goal came from a brilliantly-improvised backheel that proved decisive in the match. The strike gave City the victory in what had been a closely contested encounter at the stadium.

The win completed a domestic cup double for Manchester City under manager Pep Guardiola. City's players and staff celebrated with the FA Cup trophy following the final whistle.

Chelsea, managed by caretaker coach Calum McFarlane, had been in the ascendancy at the point Semenyo scored. The London club's supporters had been seeking a result to salvage their season heading into the match.

The FA Cup final was played Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.

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