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Manchester United 1-3 Chelsea: Blues Pounce on De Gea Errors to Book Cup Final Berth

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 20 July 2020.

Chelsea secured their place in the FA Cup final with a 3-1 win over Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2020.

United goalkeeper David de Gea made two crucial errors, and an own goal by Harry Maguire sealed the win for Chelsea.

Chelsea will face city rivals Arsenal in the August 1 showpiece.

United's Eric Bailly was forced off the pitch after clashing heads with Maguire in the first half.

Chelsea took the lead in the 45th minute when Olivier Giroud flicked a cross by Cesar Azpilicueta past de Gea.

Chelsea doubled their lead just after the restart when Mason Mount pounced on a poor pass by Brandon Williams to shoot from the edge of the box.

United struggled to create any chances to narrow the deficit and Chelsea sealed the win when Maguire connected with a cross from Marcos Alonso with his studs and diverted the ball past de Gea.

United scored a consolation goal when Bruno Fernandes converted a penalty in the 85th minute.

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