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FA Cup final, Chelsea vs Manchester United - as it happened: Eden Hazard penalty settles it for the Blues

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Jack Watson
Saturday 19 May 2018 10:10 EDT
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Manchester United and Chelsea meet in the FA Cup final for the third time in the tournament’s 147-year history in what is lined up to be a fiercely competitive encounter at Wembley Stadium.

In a final that pits Jose Mourinho up against rival Antonio Conte, both managers know that defeat will leave them trophy-less this season – and for the latter that could prove to be the end of his reign at Stamford Bridge. Conte is expected to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, although there is hope that an FA Cup final triumph could yet keep him at the club.

For United, finishing the Premier League season 19 points behind Manchester City has been particularly embarrassing, and having failed to win the Champions League or EFL Cup, Mourinho will be desperate to add to his extensive trophy collection with the FA Cup.

Follow the match live below...


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What time does it start?

The FA Cup final is due to kick-off at 17:15 BST.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BBC One from 16:10 and BT Sport 1 from 16:00.

Right, that's all from our live coverage as Chelsea win the FA Cup courtesy of Eden Hazard's first half penalty.

Keep an eye on the football page of the website throughout the evening for all the reaction from Wembley.

Jack Watson19 May 2018 19:44

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