Eden Hazard delivered a potential parting gift to Antonio Conte as Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley to win the FA Cup for the eighth time.
Hazard calmly converted a 22nd-minute penalty after being brought down by Phil Jones and it proved decisive as the Blues avenged last year’s defeat to Arsenal and ended a tumultuous campaign on a high note.
Jose Mourinho’s United were dismal in a scrappy first half and although they improved significantly after the break they were denied a record-equalling 13th FA Cup triumph. Chelsea survived several scares but defended superbly as Conte celebrated his first domestic cup honour as a manager having seen his side beaten by Arsenal a year ago.
Highlights
Moments
9′ Attempt saved. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tiemoué Bakayoko. 21′ Penalty conceded by Phil Jones (Manchester United) after a foul in the penalty area. 22′ Goal! Chelsea 1, Manchester United 0. Eden Hazard (Chelsea) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner. 30′ Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ashley Young. 45′ Attempt missed. Phil Jones (Manchester United) header from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ashley Young with a cross following a corner. 70′ Attempt saved. Marcos Alonso (Chelsea) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by N’Golo Kanté. 72′ Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jesse Lingard with a through ball. 82′ Attempt missed. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Anthony Martial with a cross following a corner.
