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Holders Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 with a late Bernardo Silva goal on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final.
Silva sidefooted the ball home in the 84th minute after Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic parried a shot from former Blues midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
Both keepers were busy with De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish missing chances for City, while Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke had efforts saved by Stefan Ortega, smothered by the City defence or lost to wayward shots.
City will meet Manchester United or Coventry City, who play on Sunday, in the final on May 25.
Mail Sport's Kieran Gill and Jack Gaughan rated the players.
Stefan Ortega - 8
Completed a collection of huge saves either side of the break. Enjoying a very encouraging season.
Kyle Walker - 6
Settled into the game after an erratic start. Yet still did make decisions that could have hurt City.
John Stones – 6
Interestingly wasn’t asked to act as the hybrid midfielder. Fortunate after Nicolas Jackson caught him out.
Manuel Akanji – 6.5
The Swiss never lets Pep Guardiola down. Progressed possession nicely and formidable in the duels.
Nathan Ake - 7
Solid at left back on his comeback. Good battle with Noni Madueke and a few timely tackles when Chelsea broke.
Rodri – 6
Leggy at the base of midfield – even though he had last weekend off. Improved massively in the second half.
Bernardo Silva - 7
Didn’t appear himself, perhaps a hangover from the missed penalty. And then popped up with the winner.
Kevin De Bruyne – 6
Looked exceptionally tired from the off. Simple passes regularly going awry until a drive to the byline helped Silva win the tie.
Phil Foden – 6
Forever threatening, taking up little pockets. All over the park but not enough time spent in Chelsea’s box.
Jack Grealish - 7
Probably City’s best before he was forced off. Drove at his man well, picked the right pass. A big positive.
Julian Alvarez – 5
Lively without truly affecting proceedings. That role only really works with
