Guardiola Confident Haaland Will Break Wembley Scoring Drought in FA Cup Final

Guardiola Confident Haaland Will Break Wembley Scoring Drought in FA Cup Final

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed confidence that Erling Haaland will finally score at Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 20, 2026. Despite being one of the premier forwards globally, Haaland has struggled to find the net at Wembley, with a disappointing record over 15 appearances since joining City. Haaland aims to break this streak in a crucial match, as Manchester City looks to overcome their recent FA Cup final woes. They have lost the last two finals, falling 2-1 to Manchester United in 2024 and 1-0 to Crystal Palace in 2025. Guardiola humorously acknowledged Haaland's poor Wembley stats during his pre-match press conference, indicating he believes the 25-year-old will finally find form in this high-stakes game. Key points include: Manchester City is the favorite against an out-of-form Chelsea side, who are struggling to secure European football for next season. A win for Chelsea could provide them with silverware, preventing the 2025/26 season from being deemed a failure. Guardiola is also pursuing another cup victory after securing the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Arsenal in March. With the potential for a domestic treble, City aims to seize this opportunity as they head into the final stages of the season.

Source: CaughtOffside - 2026-05-15