FA Cup Final: City to beat Chelsea at Wembley

Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer will both be influential for their respective clubs when they step out for the FA Cup final at Wembley on Sat...

Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer will both be influential for their respective clubs when they step out for the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Who will win this one? (Photo credit: GOAL)

This is the FA Cup final. It's no man's land, a game that has no respect for name, pedigree, or status. The FA Cup final is upon us.

Chelsea has endured a torrid season. They have underperformed, to say the least. Three managers, completely out of the European qualification equation, could yet end the season on a high with the FA Cup trophy.

Manchester City is not completely out of the running for the Premier League title. Arsenal has two seemingly easy fixtures, but the Premier League has a way of surprising us. Manchester City could yet win a domestic treble that would hand Pep Guardiola a befitting end to an illustrious Premier League career if he does decide to quit at the end of the season.

Lots of journalists have suggested that the Spaniard is considering leaving the Etihad this summer. Nothing is confirmed yet, but you can tell that victory is the only thing on the mind of Pep Guardiola this weekend.

Manchester City blitzed into the final after beating Southampton 2-1 with a scorcher of a goal from Nico González. Manchester City wants the FA Cup trophy; you can tell from how they rotated roundly in their last league game. It will be a tough afternoon for the Blues.

Chelsea manager Callum McFarlane has spoken highly of the club's chances of ending the season on a high despite a poor showing throughout the season. The Blues were minutes away from losing to Wrexham before rallying late on to force extra time.

Chelsea qualified for the final of the FA Cup after beating Leeds United 1-0. Enzo Fernández headed Chelsea into the final after serving his 2-match ban following his social media antics, which the club found insulting.

McFarlane believes Chelsea can beat the Cityzens on Saturday. He's not oblivious to the fact that the Blues will be the underdog at Wembley, but that tag has favored Chelsea in the past. Their two Champions League trophies tell the full story.

How will the two teams line up? Chelsea is set to be without Tosin Adarabioyo, who picked up an injury last week. The big center back featured in all rounds leading to the final. Levi Colwill is expected to partner with Wesley Fofana in the heart of the Chelsea defense.

Cole Palmer and Reece James have both been passed fit to feature against the Cityzens. The Blues will be aware of City's desire to win the Premier League, which could influence how Pep Guardiola's side set up when they step out at Wembley.

Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku were among the substitutes in the midweek game against Crystal Palace. We expect the big Norwegian and Doku to be restored to the starting lineup on Saturday.

Rayan Cherki could start alongside Antoine Semenyo, but Guardiola has been quiet about the possible fitness of Rodri, who hasn't featured in any of City's last few games. Bournemouth lies in wait for City in midweek; that game could decide the Premier League title.

Manchester City is the favorite to win this one. Chelsea will have their moments, but will they take their chances?