David de Gea had a day to forget as Olivier Giroud scored just before half time and Mason Mount early second half goal helped Chelsea outclass Manchester United 3-1 in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.
Giroud ensured Chelsea deservedly led with the help of slack goalkeeping from De Gea at the end of a half in which United lost Eric Bailly to a serious-looking heading injury.
De Gea was at fault again almost immediately after the restart when Mount doubled Chelsea’s lead with a shot a keeper of any level would hope to save.
And he might also have prevented a Harry Maguire own goal for Chelsea’s third as United’s 19-match unbeaten run was toasted by Frank Lampard’s team.
But Solskjaer’s weirdly defensive team selection had already handed the initiative to Chelsea.
Chelsea will eventually prepare for Arsenal and a Wembley return but can confirm their own place in the Champions League spots by beating Liverpool on the final day.
