But it was Chelsea who had the best lucky pendant in Olivier Giroud, winner of all four FA Cup finals he’s participated in. It was also the Londoners who better executed their gameplan to edge United for a 1-0 win at Wembley to take home the 8th FA Cup title of their 113-year history.

Chelsea’s starting lineup was all but a surprise for us. Conte stuck to the 3-5-1-1, Eden Hazard slotting himself just behind Olivier Giroud in attack. N’Golo Kanté would provide protection for our defence while liberating Tiémoué Bakayoko to push forward, with Cesc Fàbregas set to dictate play. The backline had César Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and Antonio Rüdiger – Chelsea’s best defensive core in the last few matches – to stop United’s from coming at Thibaut Courtois, who was starting his first FA Cup game this season.

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