The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is the oldest football tournament in the world. In 2018-19, this historic competition marked its 138th edition, sponsored by Emirates and known as The Emirates FA Cup. The tournament kicked off on the weekend of August 11, 2018, with the extra preliminary round and culminated in a nail-biting final on May 18, 2019.
This season’s FA Cup featured some captivating moments. Chelsea, the reigning champions from the previous season, were surprisingly knocked out in the fifth round by Manchester United – the very team they had triumphed over in the 2017-18 final. The competition was filled with drama and excitement as teams from across England fought for the prestigious title.
Manchester City Crowned Champions
The 2018-19 FA Cup final saw Manchester City emerge as the victors, securing their sixth FA Cup title and their first since 2011. This remarkable win added another chapter to their phenomenal season. Earlier in the year, they had already claimed victory in the EFL Cup and the Premier League, achieving a historic feat by becoming the first English club to achieve a domestic treble. Their dominance across all domestic competitions solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with.
