2019 FA Cup Final vs Watford
Manchester City's defense of the FA Cup ended in the semi-finals against Arsenal.
The 2019–20 FA Cup was the 139th edition of the oldest football tournament in the world. It was sponsored by Emirates and known as the Emirates FA Cup. The defending champions, Premier League side Manchester City, were eliminated by Arsenal in the semi-finals on 18 July 2020.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 18, 2019
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Opponent
- Watford FC
- Scoreline
- 6-0
- Competition
- FA Cup Final
- Key scorer
- Raheem Sterling (2 goals)
- Result
- Manchester City Win
Lore & Background
Manchester City entered the 2019–20 FA Cup as the defending champions, having won the previous edition. They were eliminated by Arsenal in the semi-finals on 18 July 2020.
Reader's Guide
The 2019–20 FA Cup featured qualifying rounds, with 32 teams advancing to the first round proper. The competition was suspended on 13 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed with quarter-finals on 27 and 28 June 2020. All remaining matches, including the final, were played behind closed doors. The final was known as the 'Heads Up FA Cup Final' to promote mental health.
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