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Chelsea booked their place in the FA Cup final after Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Wembley on Sunday.
The Argentine midfielder struck in the 23rd minute, rising to meet Pedro Neto’s precise cross after Leeds defender Pascal Struijk was caught in possession deep inside his own half.
It was a timely response from Chelsea, who were playing their first match since the dismissal of manager Liam Rosenior earlier this week following a dismal run of five straight defeats without scoring.
Fernandez, who had recently found himself at the centre of speculation over his future, delivered when it mattered most, guiding his header into the far corner from close range.
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Leeds had started brightly and nearly took the lead when Brenden Aaronson raced clear after a slip by Trevoh Chalobah, only for Robert Sanchez to deny him.
The former Championship champions pushed hard after the break, with Anton Stach forcing a fine save from Sanchez moments after coming on, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin also squandered a promising chance.
But Chelsea held firm under interim manager Calum McFarlane, whose first game in charge ended with a place in the club’s 17th FA Cup final.
The Blues will now face Manchester City at Wembley on May 16 as they seek to salvage a turbulent season with their first FA Cup triumph since 2018.
