Chelsea select traditional home blue kit for FA Cup clash against Man City
Chelsea will wear their traditional blue home kit as the designated home team when they face Manchester City at Wembley on Saturday.
The west Londoners are aiming to end a wretched run of form at the national stadium.
They have suffered defeat in six consecutive domestic finals over the past eight years.
Wembley woes and title races
Standing in their way is a formidable opponent whose immediate focus may be distracted by a fierce Premier League title race.
Pep Guardiola’s side currently trail Arsenal by two points with only two matches remaining in the campaign.
The reigning champions must rely on dropped points from the Gunners against either Burnley or Crystal Palace while securing victories over Bournemouth and Aston Villa to retain their crown.
Recent history favours the Manchester outfit
The Manchester club have already tasted cup success under the famous arch earlier this year after beating Arsenal 2-0 courtesy of a Nico O’Reilly double.
Recent senior encounters between these two sides also tip the balance in favour of the northern powerhouse.
The Sky Blues previously eliminated the Stamford Bridge outfit in the 2023-24 FA Cup semi-finals following a decisive Bernardo Silva strike.
While Calum McFarlane’s side are confirmed to be wearing blue this weekend, the designated visitors are yet to announce their official strip.