Nigeria, April 21 -- Just days after their heartbreaking exit from the Champions League, Manchester City on Saturday displayed remarkable resilience to secure a spot in the FA Cup final for the third year running.

Bernardo Silva, one of the players who missed a crucial penalty against Real Madrid, emerged as the hero on Saturday.

His late winner ensured Manchester City kept their domestic double hopes alive. A solitary goal (1-0) saw them edge out a wasteful Chelsea side.

Pep Guardiola's team, missing the injured Erling Haaland, struggled for attacking fluency in the first half.

They failed to register a single shot on target in the opening 45 minutes.

Phil Foden, presented with a decent opportunity after rounding Djordje Petrovic, c...