# Chelsea book FA Cup final with City, as Arsenal + Spurs both win!

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Podcast: [The Totally Football Show with James Richardson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658)
Published: 2026-04-26T22:09:36+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/200-the-totally-football-show/episode-711
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## Resource

Chelsea secure an FA Cup final berth against Manchester City following a narrow victory over Leeds. The discussion also analyzes Arsenal's narrow Premier League lead and the dramatic promotion of York City in the National League.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Chelsea's FA Cup final appearance sets up a high-stakes clash with Manchester City's potential treble ambitions
- Practical takeaway: Arsenal's narrow win over Newcastle highlights the physical and tactical fatigue facing title contenders
- Failure mode: The debate over whether Arsenal's tactical evolution is lagging behind competitors like Manchester City
- Main idea: York City's dramatic promotion from the National League serves as a standout moment of sporting drama
- Failure mode: The risks of managerial instability and late-season tactical shifts in the Premier League relegation battle

## Topics

Premier League, FA Cup, Chelsea FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, National League, York City, Football Tactics

## Chapters
- 1:00 — National League Drama: York City Promoted: A breakdown of the incredible final minutes at Spotland that secured York City's promotion to the Football League.
- 6:10 — Chelsea's FA Cup Success: Analyzing Chelsea's 1-0 win over Leeds and what it means for their upcoming final against Manchester City.
- 17:00 — Manchester City and the Treble Race: Evaluating City's performance against Southampton and their momentum heading into the FA Cup final.
- 27:20 — Arsenal's Title Race Tension: Discussing Arsenal's narrow win over Newcastle and the physical toll of the Premier League title race.
- 37:30 — Premier League Mid-Table and Relegation: Reviewing West Ham's late victory over Everton and the struggles of Spurs and Newcastle.
- 52:50 — Nottingham Forest and the Bottom of the Table: Analyzing Forest's dominant win over Sunderland and the shifting dynamics in the relegation fight.
- 57:50 — European Outlook and Champions League Race: Looking ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and the implications of the Premier League's European spots.

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