CHELSEA'S Wembley woes continued as they fell to another defeat under the iconic arch.
Despite their best efforts they were sunk by an 84th minute Bernardo Silva goal to confirm they will end this season trophyless.
The Blues looked strong in the first half but were unable to convert an array of chances with Nicolas Jackson leaving his shooting boots at Stamford Bridge.
The second half was dominated by City who showed their experience to reach a second consecutive FA Cup final.
Here's how SunSport's Andrew Dillon rated each Chelsea player's performance...
DORDE PETROVIC - 5
Surprisingly not kept that busy against a leggy City team. But his outstretched foot teed up Silva perfectly for the goal.
MALO GUSTO - 6
Has grown in confidence while standing in for injured captain Reece James. Not the strongest but nimble and quick on the run.
TREVOH CHALOBAH - 5
Given a run out to impress on the big stage. One of those up for grabs in the summer as being home grown he represents pure profit in accounting terms.
THIAGO SILVA - 6
Four matches at Wembley with Chelsea and defeat in them all. This was surely his last chance gone. Out of contract in the summer and 39. Do the math
MARC CUCURELLA - 7
Growing into this club. Two clearances form dangerous positions in the first half alone. So unfortunate when Silva’s shot cannoned off him and into the net.
MOISES CAICEDO - 5
Guilty of a couple of silly fouls. And put Grealish out of the game with a kick on the knee. City’s man was fuming with the brutal challenge
ENZO FERNANDEZ - 5
Back in the line up after injury and illness. Curiously Chelsea played so free without him in the team on Monday against Everton. Anonymous.
CONOR GALLAGHER - 5
Shifted out to a left wing role rather than in central midfield. Arguably Chelsea’s most effective player this season.
COLE PALMER - 6
Kept on a lead with only one real chance in the first half but it did drag a cool one-handed save out of Ortega.
NONI MADUEKE - 6
Full of tricks and energy. And a great tackle on Jack Grealish in the danger area. Surprise substitution.
NICOLAS JACKSON - 5
Trademark miss. Dragged the ball way too wide when put clean through. Then had a shot saved only to miss the follow up header. Unlucky not to get a penalty with a shove by Kyle Walker.
SUBS
MYKHAILO MUDRYK (for Madueke) - Woeful waste of the final chance to level. 5
AXEL DISASI (for Gusto) - Strong physically and will settle next season. 6
BEN CHILWELL (for Cucurella) - Should have centred earlier for Sterling to score. 5
RAHEEM STERLING (for Enzo Fernandez) - Screaming for the ball to score the equaliser. 6
Delimacaz
0
The coach only need a atm to convert to center front and Palmer play behind the center as a eleven
sitbkmorty
1
stupid Jackson
Cinelorsy
0
Jackson did well no to have scored any goal as Palmer would have been offended since that he is the only man to score goals.
toubilnrs
0
The Penalty Vampire crying for penalty as usual...😭😭
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Lame comment when u know ur useless players can't even man up to win anything
toubilnrs
3
Jackson rating shld be 1
Ribkrstuy
4
Jackson should rating of 3
luhelmpyz
2
Sell Nicolas Jackson is not good enough
yaobckprsu
1
Sterling can be useless when playing against any team but not when playing against Manchester city,so the coach should have started him instead of that musician and force Palmer into the center
baobcdeklo
0
palma was missing all game
That's the work of Master plan pep
Zetkopsyz
1
There are very few problems at Chelsea. Everybody can see how effective the midfield was when Gallagher played next to Caicedo.....then in this game Gallagher is shifted to rhe left to accommodate the reportedly sick (and lazy) Enzo Gallagher is not a winger. Pochetino also sent Broja out so that there's no competition for Mr Mickey Mouse Nicholas Jackson So, in summary, THE COACH IS THE PROBLEM
Zetkopsyz
0
Jackson is Chelsea's problem and we have to get a killer striker.
Jackson is a problem, but the bigger problem is the coach who put him on the field in every game. Pochetino even loaned out Amando Broja so that there is no competition for Jackson at CF
nocdinpsz
3
even a blind man could have scored that, Jackson should be benched
Mike2008_football
0
Jackson needs to improve otherwise we don't have the number 9 player
lol imagine saying he need to improve 🤣🤣 can Jackson improve? The answer is NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pubabeipry
2
The Penalty Vampire crying for penalty as usual...😭😭
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But he's currently better than the 🦓 saka, fake jesus..
malablata
2
The Penalty Vampire crying for penalty as usual...😭😭
Viwcelmnyz
1
palma was missing all game
lukblstz
4
Jackson is a practicing player. I just urge poch to start fielding Washington in our matches. the boy will be better than this confused and useless Jackson who has caused us many points this season. a player that is not even deserve playing in League 3.
huddklprtu
0
Chelsea thought they were Real Madrid they tried hard to defend but forgetting their dealing with their Leader in EPL.
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You comment shows you didn't watch this match Chelsea wey out play city man you just rush to comment i can see
Fiyabckz
0
With Porchetino and Jackson, I don't see my Chelsea achieving anything good. Woe to him that scouted Jackson for Chelsea.
poch is saved, but a better striker will do us more good.
Fiyabckz
0
one thing I don't understand is why jackson was on the field doing nothing but the clueless coach sub maduake. starling would have been a little better upfront in the last few minutes
Jackson should always be on that pitch because las las, nobody will get into better positions than he does. so it was all on his shoulders to make amends where necessary but the fool will not.
Fiyabckz
0
Chelsea thought they were Real Madrid they tried hard to defend but forgetting their dealing with their Leader in EPL.
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chelsea didn't try to defend anything, watch and analyse as seen. fans.....
Fiyabckz
4
just give Jackson 0.1, his rating shouldn't be anything less for how foolish he is. if Chelsea fans are not happy, it all boils down to this he goat.
Kril5150
1
but I can't see the ratings
Mozah
1
If Chelsea like the should keep Pochettino for 5 wasteful seasons
yatbekmrs
4
This is the most stupid rating I ever seen Nicolas Jackson 5, this rating most be done by a Nigeria from PDP OR APC.
Hikcdeiot
3
useless Jackson 😭😭😭
raocimor
3
the coach is useless, even useless is better than him.
raocimor
1
i don't know why you are even giving Jackson 5, he zero or maybe 1 for putting on the jersey correctly.useless player.
Jotbclprty
1
Jackson should come to Nigeria and be driving Lawma waste truck. The guy is more useless than the word useless itself
Jaeamnorsz
1
Jackson is Chelsea's problem and we have to get a killer striker.
Botabekst
1
respect to City coach, right changes at the right time, I expect Enzo for Sterling and Gallagher to play beside Calcedo up front Jackson, Palmer and Sterling and Noni behind front for 10 to 15 minutes you will get results .
Robs99
1
It looks like the only thing chelsea will lift this season is only their hands during corner kicks😂😂😂😂.
beeainrsz
0
These fool Jaxson
Kasokota
2
Chelsea thought they were Real Madrid they tried hard to defend but forgetting their dealing with their Leader in EPL.
saulmnrtyz
1
one thing I don't understand is why jackson was on the field doing nothing but the clueless coach sub maduake. starling would have been a little better upfront in the last few minutes
pasaelnsz
1
The front 2 of Jackson and Nunez, that season i wont watch football
Botabekst
0
respect to City coach, right changes at the right time, I expect Enzo for Sterling and Gallagher to play beside Calcedo up front Jackson, Palmer and Sterling and Noni behind front for 10 to 15 minutes you will get results .
Nascostevo
1
With Porchetino and Jackson, I don't see my Chelsea achieving anything good. Woe to him that scouted Jackson for Chelsea.
Rosbcdinoy
0
The tem doesnt have a coach ,He saw the other coach substuting doku create lot of unstability he was surpose to take He madueke at half time insteady was folding his hands check now his last change saw the team attacking it was only for few min im disappointed
zocklrsty
0
too many blackies
conaemntu
3
you are a plastic fan if you can't see the development of your players and team at large you must be blind
Bowdmnpt
1
sterling would be a way better starter than Jackson he waste too much chances up front
Rosbcdinoy
0
The tem doesnt have a coach ,He saw the other coach substuting doku create lot of unstability he was surpose to take He madueke at half time insteady was folding his hands check now his last change saw the team attacking it was only for few min im disappointed
Rosbcdinoy
0
The tem doesnt have a coach ,He saw the other coach substuting doku create lot of unstability he was surpose to take out madueke at half time insteady was folding his hands check now his last change saw the team attacking it was only for few min im disappointed
nusadelty
0
kindly sale Jackson foolish Jackson
fredua_chelsea
0
too many blackies
chill a little bro
namblmnpr
3
Jackson very stupid player and selfish
SirOkolugbo1
2
Who even did this ratings? did he watch the game?
betmnrty
2
sell jackson
vidaelpstu
1
Jackson needs to improve otherwise we don't have the number 9 player