Eden Hazard the hero as Chelsea hold firm to win FA Cup
Updated On: 20 May, 2018 08:32 AM IST | London | AFP
In what is still widely expected to be Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's final game in charge, the Blues withstood a second-half onslaught from United after Hazard's 22nd-minute spot-kick to ensure Jose Mourinho's men end the season trophyless


Chelsea players celebrate with the trophy after their victory in the English FA Cup final football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley stadium in London. Pic/AFP
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 to lift the FA Cup thanks to Eden Hazard's penalty at Wembley on Saturday to salvage a disappointing season. In what is still widely expected to be Chelsea manager Antonio Conte's final game in charge, the Blues withstood a second-half onslaught from United after Hazard's 22nd-minute spot-kick to ensure Jose Mourinho's men end the season trophyless. On a day when the world's eyes were on a royal wedding 18 miles west in Windsor, Chelsea reigned on the field to salvage a campaign in which they failed to even qualify for the Champions League after finishing fifth in the Premier League. "This was to save our season, we haven't had a magnificent season by any stretch," said Chelsea captain Gary Cahill. "We are used to winning, I'm not saying that in an arrogant way.
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