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Man City vs. Chelsea Prediction, Odds, Best Bets for FA Cup Final on May 16

Chelsea and Manchester City bring strong lineups and injury questions into the final, with City seeking to avoid a third straight FA Cup final loss.

  • Chelsea and Manchester City face off at Wembley Stadium in London for the FA Cup Final on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with kickoff set for 10 a.m. ET.
  • City aims for their first title since 2023 after losing consecutive finals, while Chelsea makes their 17th appearance seeking to break a three-game losing streak dating to their 2018 win.
  • SportsLine expert Jon Eimer lists City as-135 money line favorites over Chelsea , while City expects Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki, and Jeremy Doku to return after resting against Crystal Palace.
  • Fans can watch live on TNT Sports and BBC One, or follow real-time coverage via Standard Sport's blog, as "It's a final, so anything can happen," people note.
  • Driven by motivation from previous final defeats, City looks to secure the second part of a potential domestic treble, while Chelsea hopes to overcome a difficult season and recent poor form.
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Manchester City plays Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Will Jeremy Doku add another trophy for Manchester City, or will Roméo Lavia take home the cup with Chelsea?

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The Analyst broke the news on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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