Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer shared his prediction for the 2026 FA Cup final on Friday, 15 May 2026, tipping the Premier League champions to overcome Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

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Speaking ahead of the season’s showpiece event, the prolific goalscorer suggested that the current momentum residing within the blue half of Manchester would prove the deciding factor in the contest.

The match presents an opportunity for Manchester City to secure a domestic double, having already defeated Arsenal to lift the Carabao Cup earlier this year.

However, Pep Guardiola’s squad must overcome a historical hurdle, having suffered narrow defeats in their previous two FA Cup final appearances against Manchester United and Crystal Palace respectively.

For the London side, securing the trophy would provide a formidable conclusion to what has been a turbulent domestic campaign.

Despite tasting success on the international stage with the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup last year, the Blues currently face the prospect of failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Addressing the matchup via BetFair, Alan Shearer noted that the psychological state of the two teams would be crucial.

He remarked that the belief and confidence currently radiating from the Etihad hierarchy would likely allow them to edge the encounter.

The pundit predicted an expansive game with a high volume of goals but maintained that Manchester City would possess the superior clinical edge.

He suggested that the tactical flexibility of the reigning champions would eventually break down a resilient but inconsistent Chelsea defensive line.

While the Londoners have proven their ability to win on the big stage recently, the pressure remains on the Manchester club to avoid an unwanted record of three consecutive final defeats.

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As the teams prepare for the Saturday afternoon kickoff, the eyes of the footballing world turn to Wembley to see if the striker’s forecast holds true.