"Haaland tapped in Matheus Nunes' low cross at Wembley Stadium, only for the provider to immediately be adjudged offside. "The press is excellent from Man City," former England striker Alan Shearer told BBC Sport. "Chelsea are under huge pressure and they very nearly get punished for it.""
"Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann was unequivocal in his assessment of the decision to deny the Premier League top scorer. "Very straightforward and a good decision," Cann said, commentating on a game in which Haaland returned as one of five City newcomers in their line-up. "That offside was from the first pass.""
"City, who are 28 points above Chelsea in the Premier League, had both attempts on target between the teams before the break and six of the eight efforts overall, although the Blues held out to reach half-time goalless. FA Cup final 2026: Chelsea line-up vs Manchester City"
"Chelsea made two changes from their Premier League draw at Liverool a week earlier, bringing in captain Reece James for Andrey Santos and goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for Filip Jorgensen. Chelsea starting XI: Robert Sanchez, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, Jorrel Hato, Malo Gusto, Reece James, Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro"
Manchester City had a goal by Erling Haaland disallowed in the 2026 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Haaland tapped in Matheus Nunes’ low cross, but the provider was immediately adjudged offside. Former England striker Alan Shearer said Chelsea were under huge pressure and nearly punished. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann called the decision very straightforward and said the offside came from the first pass. City had both attempts on target before the break and six of eight total efforts, while Chelsea held out to reach half-time goalless. Chelsea made two changes from their previous Premier League match, including Reece James and Robert Sanchez in the starting lineup.
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