The FA Cup often produces fairytale stories, and Antoine Semenyo's sensational winning goal in this season's final is the latest chapter in the storied history of the world's oldest cup competition.

Eight years ago, Semenyo was on loan to non-league Bath City, but on Saturday, he etched his name into Wembley folklore with an ingenious flicked finish in a forgettable showpiece against Chelsea. The 26-year-old joined Manchester City from Bournemouth in January and has showcased why the £62.5m paid for him was deemed excellent value in an overinflated market.

Semenyo's 72nd-minute strike sealed a 16th major trophy for Pep Guardiola and the 20th piece of silverware in the manager's 10 years at the club. "It has happened a couple of times in training - it happened perfectly today," Semenyo told BBC Sport. "Everything happened so fast to be honest. It came straight to me and I had to improvise as quickly as I could."

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "It was just brilliant from Antoine Semenyo. The timing of the run and the finish is incredible. That, for me, is one of the goals of the season."

Semenyo made an immediate impact at City, scoring on his debut in a 10-1 third-round victory over Exeter and becoming involved in more FA Cup goals than any team-mate this season. His goal also made him the first Ghanaian player to score in an FA Cup final. "The first thing [Pep Guardiola] said to me when I came was 'don't change your game'," said Semenyo. "He knows we control the game a lot, he still wants me to be me, still create a bit of chaos."