Overview
- Chelsea beat Leeds 1-0 at Wembley on Sunday, with Enzo Fernandez heading the 23rd-minute winner to set up a May 16 final against Manchester City.
- McFarlane, installed after Liam Rosenior was sacked midweek, praised the squad's character and was credited by pundits for tighter structure and game management.
- Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made important saves and started the move for the goal with a long pass he said was a rehearsed tactic.
- The win ended a 498-minute drought against Premier League opponents and produced Chelsea's first clean sheet against top-flight opposition since January 17.
- Fernandez's display carried added weight after a recent club fine and two-match ban over public comments, and his form now gives Chelsea a cup route to rescue a rocky season.