Antoine Semenyo's journey from non-league Bath City loanee to FA Cup final match-winner reads like football fiction. The £62.5m January signing from Bournemouth delivered a moment of pure magic at Wembley, flicking home the 72nd-minute winner against Chelsea with audacious technique that left spectators stunned.

Eight years ago, Semenyo was plying his trade in English football's fifth tier. Fast forward to Saturday, and he became the first Ghanaian player to score in an FA Cup final, sealing Manchester City's 16th major trophy under Pep Guardiola. His goal capped a cup double after March's Carabao Cup triumph, showcasing why City beat Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham to his signature.

The victory keeps City's domestic treble hopes alive, sitting two points behind Arsenal with two Premier League games remaining. Alongside January arrival Marc Guehi, who joined for £20m from Crystal Palace, City have transformed their squad mid-season. Both players featured in consecutive FA Cup finals for different winning teams, highlighting shrewd January business.

With Guardiola's decade-long tenure potentially ending next Sunday, Semenyo's strike delivered a fitting climax to an era of unprecedented success. The 26-year-old's fairytale moment will undoubtedly be replayed for years, representing the ultimate non-league to Wembley story.