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Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea?
Chelsea FC prepares to face Manchester City in the 2026 FA Cup final amid significant internal turmoil, including no permanent manager, fan protests against the BlueCo ownership over recruitment missteps and frequent managerial changes, and a ninth-place Premier League standing that has dashed Champions League qualification hopes. While an FA Cup victory would secure a Europa League spot and end their domestic trophy drought since 2018, it is unlikely to resolve deep-seated issues like supporter anger, Uefa financial constraints, and the ongoing search for a head coach.
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