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Chelsea return to Wembley on Saturday afternoon looking to salvage a challenging campaign with an FA Cup final win over Manchester City.<\/strong><\/p>\n Chelsea interim head coach Calum McFarlane faces major selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday\u2019s FA Cup final. The Blues are desperate to avoid an unprecedented fourth consecutive FA Cup final defeat.<\/p>\n Silverware at Wembley would officially guarantee Europa League qualification for next season. This represents a vital prize given the club\u2019s current ninth-place position. McFarlane has overseen training at Cobham this week following a positive result at Liverpool.<\/p>\n The return of Reece James and Levi Colwill provides a significant defensive boost. James recently made his first appearance in two months off the bench at Anfield. Colwill completed ninety minutes after nearly a year on the sidelines.<\/p>\n Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto are also back in training. They represent the only fit natural wingers currently available to the interim boss. Garnacho could make history if he scores on Saturday. He previously netted against City in the 2024 final for Manchester United.<\/p>\n Robert Sanchez is expected to reclaim the starting spot in goal. He has recovered from a head injury sustained against Nottingham Forest. Filip Jorgensen will likely drop to the bench despite a steady run lately.<\/p>\n Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez will be the key creative hub in the midfield. He has been involved in six goals across nine FA Cup appearances. If Fern\u00e1ndez scores, he would be the first Blue since 2012 to net in a semi-final and final.<\/p>\n McFarlane must decide whether to retain the three-man defensive system used at Anfield. Chelsea have been prolific in the tournament this year, scoring twenty-one goals. This matches their tally from the 2006-07 campaign.<\/p>\n Only the 1969-70 squad has ever scored more in a single FA Cup season. That said, they have failed to score in their last four Wembley finals. The squad will enter Saturday\u2019s contest as clear underdogs against the title challengers.<\/p>\n Chelsea predicted XI:<\/strong> Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Lavia, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Joao Pedro.<\/p>\n The FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium kicks off at 15:00 BST on Saturday, 16 May 2026.<\/p>\n UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One or TNT Sports 1. Live streaming is available via BBC iPlayer and HBO Max.<\/p>\n Read more-\u00a0\u2018My job is done\u2019 \u2013 Daniel Farke throws doubt on Leeds United future<\/strong><\/p>\n See Also-\u00a0Eddie Howe drops Anthony Gordon transfer hint amid Bayern Munich links<\/strong><\/p>\n Facebook | Instagram | Twitter<\/a> | YouTube | TikTok<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\nChelsea team news<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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