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Alan Shearer hails Thomas Tuchel's approach 'to stop Man City playing' in Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final win... but Micah Richards insists Pep Guardiola's side lacked Phil Foden's 'spark'

Alan Shearer praised Thomas Tuchel's tactics after the Chelsea manager masterminded a 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win against Manchester City on Saturday.

Chelsea exploited City's high line throughout, with a goal narrowly ruled out for offside before Hakim Ziyech swept home for the only goal of the game after Timo Werner was played through behind the City defence.

The result ends City's dreams of an unprecedented quadruple but keeps Chelsea's hopes of winning the FA Cup and Champions League alive after an impressively disciplined and resolute performance.

Hakim Ziyech (22) scored the only goal as Chelsea beat Manchester City in the FA Cup semis

And record all-time Premier League goalscorer Shearer hailed Tuchel's tactical set-up as being key to the victory.