Even if things have been shaky, Chelsea found a way to stay in the game when it counted. One goal was enough against Leeds at Wembley, slipping past them by just a single score. That win on Sunday opened the door to the FA Cup final, a chance to make up for a rocky stretch earlier in the year. Midway through the opening period, everything shifted.
Up jumped Enzo Fernández, towering past Leeds’ back line, meeting Pedro Neto’s sharp cross with a clean header in the 23rd minute. That single play carved the path forward. Though stretched by relentless pressure, Chelsea stood steady throughout the tight clash. Victory hung in the balance on that one clear chance.
Enzo Fernández responds as Chelsea steadies the ship
What Enzo Fernández did meant more because of the chatter about him lately. After saying he wasn’t happy and suggesting a switch to Spain, the Argentine got benched by ex-coach Liam Rosenior and team leaders. Now back in view, his moment arrived exactly when it needed to.
Things fell apart while Chelsea lost five straight games in the league. Whispered arguments in the locker room grew louder when Rosenior took charge in January. A defeat at Brighton - scoreline 3–0 - became the last straw. Ownership group BlueCo pulled the plug soon after. His time ended quietly despite big hopes at the start.
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Now leading the team temporarily, assistant coach Calum McFarlane has stepped into the role just as momentum begins to shift. Lifted by fresh energy, goalkeeper Robert Sánchez pointed to stronger spirits during practice sessions - focus sharpening when it matters most.
Eight wins already in the books for Chelsea when it comes to the FA Cup. Just one more victory needed now to lift another trophy. Waiting at the end is Manchester City, after slipping past Southampton FC by 2-1. That result keeps their path open for three titles this season.
