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Man Utd 1-3 Chelsea: David De Gea at fault again as Blues book FA Cup final date with Arsenal
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David De Gea
Sporting Life · Journalist
20:38 · July 19, 2020 · 3 min read
Chelsea will play Arsenal in the FA Cup final after a comprehensive 3-1 win over Manchester United at Wembley on Sunday â in what was another difficult day for David De Gea.
If De Gea was possibly at some fault for Olivier Giroudâs first half opener, he was most certainly culpable for a shocking error to somehow allow Mason Mountâs second half strike to beat him when.
Harry Maguireâs own goal sealed a fully deserved victory for Chelsea, with Bruno Fernandesâ late penalty a mere consolation.
It was only a first defeat in 19 for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but the manner of the performance will be a worry as will yet another error by De Gea - who must be under threat from Dean Henderson for next season's starting spot.
Chelsea are into a ninth FA Cup final this century as Frank Lampard seeks to end a promising first season as Stamford Bridge with a trophy.
Lampard's Chelsea will face Mikel Arteta's Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley on August 1.
Man Utd 1-3 Chelsea Opta stats
Chelsea have reached their 14th FA Cup final; indeed, only Arsenal (21 including 2019-20) and Manchester United (20) have made the final on more occasions than the Blues.
Manchester United have been eliminated from the FA Cup by Chelsea for a sixth time (including three of the last four seasons) â only Arsenal (7) have knocked the Red Devils out of the competition on more occasions.
This was Chelseaâs first victory against Manchester United since the 2018 FA Cup final â the Blues were winless in six matches across all competitions against the Red Devils prior to today (D2 L4).
Chelsea are the first side to beat Manchester United since Burnley in the Premier League back in January, ending Unitedâs 19 game unbeaten run in