Manchester City through to English FA Cup final for the first time since 1978 . Alex Ferguson 's team are on course for a record-breaking 19th English league title and have also reached the semifinals of the European Champions League , but Yaya Toure 's second-half winner gave City the chance of winning a first trophy in 35 years . Louis David 's 52nd - minute winner ends United 's hopes of winning three trophies this season . Roberto Mancini 's team will face either Stoke or Bolton in the final on May 14 . Third - placed Chelsea move five points clear of City with a 3 - 1 win at West Ham .
Manchester City through to English FA Cup final for the first time since 1978 . Louis David 's 52nd - minute winner ends United 's hopes of winning three trophies this season . Roberto Mancini 's team will face either Stoke or Bolton in the final on May 14 . Third - placed Chelsea move five points clear of City with a 3 - 1 win at West Ham .