Mother-daughter weightlifting duo set to head to South Africa for Team GB.
A Sheffield mum and daughter who have both made Team GB are crowdfunding to raise money to get to South Africa and compete in a lifelong dream.
Achieving a goal many dream to achieve at only the age of 15, Violet Clarke, a competitor in the Under-18 U52kg weight class, has only been powerlifting for a year.
Already though, she has managed to break all of the Yorkshire and the North East regional records leading to the chance to don the Team GB jersey and compete internationally for her country.
Kate Clarke, Violet’s mum and also a Team GB weightlifter said: “I think for Violet it’s not quite sunk in yet to how many people dream of doing this and scrap for international duty but I think it’s been overwhelming for her.”
Without her mum however, her sporting career may never have begun at all. Kate brought Violet into the world of weightlifting when secretary for the Yorkshire and Northeast Powerlifting Federation, always having a keen interest in the sport herself.
Running a full time job and being an athlete herself, she was chosen for the England squad in 2020 and was offered her first international competition in New Zealand but chose to turn it down.
Mrs Clarke said: “I got placed in a Commonwealth team to go to New Zealand last Christmas but it would have meant I would have to drop a weight category so it would have messed my season up.
“So the decision was made not to go out to New Zealand and even though I was absolutely gutted, it was a good job not as we’ve won everything since”.
Although annoyed to miss out on her first chance of international competition, when South Africa first was offered to Mrs Clarke, she initially decided not to go.
While always an honour to be chosen, the cost of competing can sometimes outweigh the opportunity with athletes needing to pay for kits, accommodation, flights and much else which can often carry a heavy price.
Mrs Clarke said: “My first thought was ‘I can’t afford to go to South Africa’ and I was ok with that but as soon as Violet got her place, I realised that had to happen. She has such a good chance at a gold medal and she might not get this chance again.”
In response, both Violet and Kate are trying to save every penny they can before they leave in mid-May with Kate currently working two jobs, one of which is helping her sister pot plants at a local plant nursery while Violet works a Sunday job.
Realising the sheer cost to meet their dreams, the two decided to create a crowdfunder, hoping that people would be kind enough to help them. Currently sitting at over halfway, the two couldn’t be more thankful to those who have already donated.
Mrs Clarke said: “I’m overwhelmed with some of the money that people have been putting in, some of Violet’s friends have helped with £10 here and there and I’m so grateful because to them that's a lot of money. We’re not there yet but hopefully people will keep chipping in and we’re looking for funding from elsewhere.”
The pair are trying to get into the gym as much as possible to prepare, training four out of five days a week while also visiting physios and chiropractors to make sure they are physically and mentally to compete, needing to make weight.
However, even though South Africa is the main goal right now, several other competitions are needed to be completed before then with Violet competing in the British Junior Championships this weekend in Solihull.
Even after South Africa, Mrs Clarke is preparing for what’s coming next with competitions in France, Belfast, Budapest and Mongolia all looming in the near future.
Mrs Clarke said: “The idea is I’ll be going to Mongolia and there’s a chance Violet at the same time will be going to Budapest so it’s tricky as we’re going to have to see if she can go without me, if not we will have to decide who’s priority which is likely to Violet.”
With high hopes for both athlete’s careers, Violet and Kate are hopeful to walk away with medals, with conversation on gold for Violet and a tougher job for Kate who looks to have to compete against Japanese weightlifter Nishikawa Akiko who is currently ranked first for the under 52kg Masters One Bench.
None of this takes away for both of them how special it is to be competing abroad in a dream which has been long standing for Kate who will undoubtedly give everything to be in the competition and ensure Violet has everything she needs.
Mrs Clarke said: “For me and Violet this is everything, and I want to be able to give my daughter this opportunity. We’re not from an affluent family, we live on a council estate but she is really talented and the money isn’t there to support kids in sport and it’s really sad it’s such a barrier.
“Violet deserves the opportunity and to show everyone what she can do so to everyone who donated, as a mum, I’m hugely grateful, my lifting is just a side thing in comparison to being able to give her this chance.”
For more information and to donate, press the link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/violet-kate-go-to-the-world-bench-press-champs
Wife shares emotional tribute following life sentence for killer who ran over her husband with his own car
The wife of a Sheffield father who was run over with his own car has given an emotional statement after her husband's killer was jailed for life today.
Jermaine Richards, 31, of Wordsworth Drive, Sheffield, was found guilty of the murder David Ford last month following a jury deliberation of nine hours. He appeared at Sheffield Crown Court today (Monday 24 April) where he was sentenced to 26 year minimum term.
David’s wife, spoke of her and the family’s loss in a statement at the sentencing: “The fact he went out fishing one day and never came home has caused such a shock to me that I cannot accept it."
Mr Ford was killed after Richards approached his son, Ryan, demanding a lift to Manor Park Centre on Saturday 3 September 2022. He punched him in the face before Mr Ford intervened.
Following an assault in which Richards beat the father and son to the ground, Mr Ford died of catastrophic injuries in hospital.
Mr and Mrs Ford had been married for 42 years and have four children together, including a grandson.
Mrs Ford said: “I will never forget sitting in the family room in the Accident & Emergency ward of the Northern General Hospital and being told that Dave had died and Ryan was injured. In the proceeding days I had to go to the mortuary and identify Dave’s body."
“We used to do everything together - Dave was me and I was Dave. It was hard to see where one of us started and the other one ended. We have always been a team who have supported each other through life’s journey. I no longer have this support.
“Dave loved me and his family very much and we all loved him back. I will go to bed tonight and as I do every night I shall sleep on my side of our bed. David’s side will remain un-slept in.”
Temporary DCI Andrew Knowles, who led the investigation, said: “We know that seeing Richards sentenced will never undo the pain and heartache the Ford family will still be feeling. But we hope seeing him go to prison will help them start to move forward from this horrendous incident.”
Richards was also found not guilty of two counts of racially aggravated public order against two police officers last month during his trial.
He is today starting his life term with the minimum 26 years to be served.
Popular online vintage store opens shop as an “antidote to the cost of living.”
Unlike the usual trend of shop closures the country has seen this year, the owners of GoodGoodVintage decided to turn their storage space just off Bramall Lane into a fully-functioning shop.
Run by fashion-mad couple Suzy Babington and Jack Towndrow (30), GoodGoodVintage has almost 50,000 followers on fashion resale app Depop after six years of selling high-quality designer garments online.
As other vintage stores in the Steel City have faced closure, Suzy Babington, the co-owner, said: “This store is our antidote to the cost of living crisis."
After originally buying the space in Chaucer Yard, Highfield to use as storage for their thousands of pre-loved pieces, a few successful pop-up events led the pair to see its potential as a shop and event space.
"Storage units are so expensive that we wanted to make the most of the space we had, and make the process of running this shop more personal and creative," Suzy Babington said.
They celebrated their opening to the public this weekend (22-23 April) with music from Sheffield DJ @mucho_maas and vegan baked goods from Lovely Rita’s Bakehouse.
GoodGoodVintage’s opening times will vary week-on-week and can be found on their instagram. They plan to open every week from Thursday to Sunday in the near future, the owners told Sheffield Wire.
The warehouse showroom stocks mens, womens and unisex vintage pieces from a variety of high-end brands, from Jean Paul Gaultier to Carhartt.
Everything sold in the store is handpicked by co-owners Babington and Towndrow, who put an emphasis on sourcing high-quality garments that “stand the test of time.”
With prices starting at £15, fellow owner Jack Towndrow said that keeping their clothes affordable is an important part of their business.
“Whoever made the clothes we choose made them with the intention of making a good garment, not to make loads of money. So for what you pay, you get a lot for your money," he said.
Though most of their customers are students, GoodGoodVintage tries to appeal to all demographics. “We’ve had old ladies come and love a long leather jacket. We want our stuff to appeal to everyone,” Mr Towndrow added.
Another part of GoodGoodVintage’s ethos is making their business as sustainable as possible. Unlike other vintage shops, they have chosen not to fly abroad when sourcing their stock.
They also use biodegradable packaging and re-use plastic sacks for buying trips.
Their next event will take place in the Chaucer Yard courtyard on 13-14 May, and will also feature Sheffield DJs and produce.
Climate and nature hustings event to be held ahead of local elections in Yorkshire
A climate and nature hustings run by Yorkshire charities and campaigners will take place tomorrow evening in the hope of moving the environment up the political agenda in local election campaigns.
The event, set for 25 April, is in collaboration with the Festival of Debate, which is the largest annual politics festival in the UK, and is being run by locally-based charities including Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, Hope for the Future and South Yorkshire Climate Alliance.
Each of the four political parties currently represented by the Council has been invited to send a representative, making the hustings an ideal opportunity for the public to meet the candidates running for election and ask them how and if they will prioritise the issue of climate change.
Chair of the Climate Alliance, Geoff Cox, said: "We must remember the recent words of the United Nations' Secretary General that everyone, and everywhere, needs to be acting on the climate and biodiversity crises facing humanity - and that includes Sheffield. Find out what the different parties in this election are offering, and bear that in mind when you come to cast your vote."
The importance of tackling environmental problems within the city has been echoed by advocacy officer Ian Cracknell from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust.
Mr Cracknell said: "Almost two years have passed since Sheffield's councillors unanimously declared a nature emergency in our city. It is now time for our local representatives to step up efforts and enact meaningful change if we are to see a recovery for both climate and nature by the target of 2030."
The main topics that will be covered at the hustings are sustainable transport, warmer homes, green jobs and energy and climate impacts such as flooding with non-party political campaigner, Nigel Slack, set to chair the discussion.
The questions will be taken alongside those of local businesses and organisations in the hope of getting as many people's voices heard as possible.
Engagement officer at Hope for the Future, Alex Clegg, said: "Local councils have a huge role to play in tackling climate change and protecting our natural environment. Sheffield City Council is no different.
"Decisions by councils can make a big difference, whether improving public transport, ensuring warmer and more energy efficient homes, or protecting green spaces. This event is an opportunity for residents, business owners and communities across the city to come together and hear our future councillors' plans on what to do to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to a changing climate."
The event is open to everyone and will take place online on Tuesday 25 April at 7pm via Zoom.
Registration for the hustings is free and the link to the webinar can be found here
To find out more about the event visit the Festival of Debate website here
Abbeydale Road celebrates independent businesses with market
A market was held on Abbeydale Road over the weekend to celebrate the many independent businesses in the area.
Shops and bars in the area took part in the initiative on Sunday 23 April to show off the vibrant culture of the street, including Coles Corner, an independent record store and cafe bar.
Nicole Jewitt, manager of Coles Corner, said: “Market’s like this are important as they help drive footfall to the road and showcase all the interesting independent businesses that are here.
“At the moment, that's crucial because everybody's feeling the pinch of the cost of living crisis.”
Nicole also spoke of the unique nature of shopping down Abbeydale Road.
She said: “If people come here, they're going to find one offs and things by local makers that they won't find in the High Street.”
This was the first market since the Christmas period and there are plans to have more regular events.
Ms Jewitt added: “We're working as the whole of Abbeydale road traders on a funding application, which we hope will make us grow the market.
“We're looking to have music and stalls in the car park behind Mensa Printers and in the Abbeydale Picture House car park so over the next couple of markets we hope to see expanding with a bit more entertainment as well as the stools.”
Another venue which took part in the market was The Bear, a craft beer shop and bar.
The venue put on a gin tasting session, a BBQ outside and a DJ session later on in the evening.
The BBQ was organised by Pipers Artisan Sausage, a Crosspool based business, who spoke of how events like this can benefit local businesses.
Owner of Pipers Artisan Sausage, Nick Piper said: “We have a lot of locals and familiar faces who go to our shop in Crosspool.
“So coming down to events like this helps us out as people who don’t shop in Crosspool, can try our stuff out and hopefully enjoy it and come up to our shop in the future.”
Sheffield snooker players face match-fixing investigation
As the Snooker World Championship begins its final week at the Crucible, seven Sheffield-based players are being investigated for match-fixing.
2021 Masters champion Yan Bingtao and world no. 9 Zhao Xintong train at the Victoria's Snooker Academy in the city, and are both implicated in the investigation.
Both players would be making a bid for snooker's biggest prize this week, but are suspended pending the conclusion of a private hearing.
Five more who train together at Sheffield's Ding Junhui Snooker Academy are also involved in the hearings which could result in lengthy bans.
The Academy has created a strong community of Chinese players who socialise together, and play each other in the run up to tournaments to build match fitness.
China's new generation of stars are taking snooker by storm, but the investigation could damage their reputation. The most serious offences could be punished by a ban of well over a decade, but they could get a reduced penalty if they can prove they were coerced.
Speaking to BBC podcast Snookered, promoter and manager Barry Hearn said: "We will go through the proper systems, beautifully executed, both sides have a chance to put their case and the evidence will be decided by an independent arbitrator. That is how a sport should be run.
"If the case deserves suspensions, long suspensions, that sends the message to anyone who plays this game: do not run foul."
Several players including Neil Robertson and Judd Trump have suggested that coercion could have been involved. The investigation is expected to establish whether there was collusion between different players.
The full charges are as follows:
Zhao Xintong: being concerned in fixing matches and betting on snooker.
Yan Bingtao: fixing matches and betting on snooker.
Lu Ning and Li Hang: fixing a match and being concerned in fixing matches and approaching a player to fix a match seeking to obstruct the investigation and betting on snooker matches.
Zhao Jianbo, Bai Langning and Chang Bingyu: match-fixing on the World Snooker Tour
One of China's newest talents Si Jiahui has booked his place in the World Championship quarter-finals with a 13-6 victory over Robert Milkins. As the last remaining Chinese player, he will hope to make his success the bigger story.
Doncaster and Barnsley charities to receive Government funding to tackle loneliness
Doncaster and Barnsley charities have been chosen to receive thousands in Government funding to tackle loneliness through community engagement.
The 'Know Your Neighbourhood Fund' (KYN) will run until March 2025 and will help local residents and their communities in 27 disadvantaged areas across England.
Bob Dowling, 66, the development manager at Opencast C.I.C, a charity working with different demographic and age groups, and one of the beneficiaries of this fund, is particularly worried about how older people often tend to get overlooked by society.
He said: "Once we're nearly dead, we're not important anymore because we're not economically important anymore, and unfortunately we live in a world where that's the prime concern."
Having been allocated nearly £45,000, It will use KYN to help people discover all of the resources available to them through a digital directory.
Rosemary Macdonald, the CEO of UK Community Foundations, believes the KYN will shed a light on the issues impacting volunteering and social inclusion, particularly in vulnerable regions.
She said: "Loneliness can impact anyone at any time in any community, and the work of voluntary organisations to reduce isolation and loneliness has been in higher demand since the pandemic."
The Doncaster Ethnic Minority Regeneration Partnership (DEMRP), a charity fostering social and economic regeneration among Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community groups, is another beneficiary of this fund.
The DEMRP will put its share of the funding towards the delivery of digital inclusion services and well-being sessions reaching nearly 150 hard-to-reach individuals.
Peter Singh, the Chief Executive at DEMRP, said: "Not having English as your first language, cultural barriers and lack of community support doubly hinders integration and communication which results in deep-set social isolation, loneliness, and frustration."
The impacts of the pandemic have made loneliness an increasingly prevalent aspect of people's mental health, with data from the Office for National Statistics revealing that between October 2020 and February 2021, the percentage of the UK's adult population reporting high rates of loneliness grew from five to seven per cent.
Sheffield Wednesday secure win over Exeter City thanks to second half goals
Sheffield Wednesday faced off against Exeter City in a thrilling match that secured the Owls three points at Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday.
Exeter City controlled possession early on and the first half saw referee Declan Bourne replaced by Andy Haines after an injury forced him off the pitch.
The first goal of the match came in the 49th minute by Exeter City’s Josh Key, assisted by Jake Caprice’s cross.
Lee Gregory then equalised for the home side when the striker put Barry Bannan’s free-kick in the bottom corner in the 58th minute.
The Owls moved into the lead after 74 minutes when Marvin Johnson's low drive was turned in from close range by striker Callum Paterson.
Exeter City tried to find an equaliser in the remaining minutes of the game, along with six minutes of extra time, with a free-kick that Sheffield Wednesday's keeper Cameron Dawson held onto.
The match ultimately ended with victory for Sheffield Wednesday, much to the delight of the home crowd.
The win secured the League One team three points from the game and 90 points overall - for only the second time in their history.
However, competitors Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town have performed well this season, throwing the promotion into suspense.
In an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield, Gregory said: “Expectations of Sheffield Wednesday fans is that you win games.
"We've got every chance [to get promoted]. This is football. It never goes easy, never goes the way you want it to. In the past there have been bigger gaps and they've gone up, so why not?"
Yorkshire MP Miriam Cates calls for review of RSHE after “inappropriate” lessons and secrecy
Penistone and Stocksbridge MP Miriam Cates called for an inquiry into RSHE programmes in the UK during Prime Minister's Questions in March.
What is RSHE?
Relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) has been a compulsory part of the curriculum for primary school pupils since September 2020.
Topics covered in primary school RSHE include teaching children how to communicate their own boundaries and recognise the boundaries of others, staying safe online, and the differences between appropriate and inappropriate or unsafe contact. Health education topics include puberty and menstruation.
At a secondary school level the curriculum covers content on a wider range of key topics including consent, sexual exploitation, online abuse, grooming, coercion, harassment, rape, domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence and FGM.
Government guidance states parents have the right to request that their child be withdrawn from some, or all, sex education delivered in schools as part of the curriculum.
An inquiry is requested
On 8 March, Miriam Cates MP stood before the Prime Minister and requested an independent inquiry into the country's “inappropriate” sex education curriculum.
The Penistone and Stocksbridge MP said: "Graphic lessons on oral sex, how to choke your partner safely and 72 genders—this is what passes for relationships and sex education in British schools.
“Across the country, children are being subjected to lessons that are age-inappropriate, extreme, sexualising and inaccurate, often using resources from unregulated organisations that are actively campaigning to undermine parents. This is not a victory for equality; it is a catastrophe for childhood.
“Will my right hon. Friend honour his commitment to end inappropriate sex education by commissioning an independent inquiry into the nature and extent of this safeguarding scandal?"
In response, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, said: "I share my hon. Friend’s concerns and thank her for her work in this area. That is why I have asked the Department for Education to ensure that schools are not teaching inappropriate or contested content in relationships, sex and health education.
“Our priority should always be the safety and wellbeing of children. Schools should also make curriculum content and materials available to parents. As a result of all this, we are bringing forward a review of RSHE statutory guidance and will start our consultation as soon as possible."
The Department for Education has announced that it will put together an expert panel that will inform the review and will advise on how to put in place protection from pupils being introduced to things that they are too young to understand properly. The panel will also consider how age ratings can be introduced for different parts of the curriculum.
Problems with the sex education curriculum
According to the dossier of evidence commissioned by Miriam Cates, calls for change are largely related to discussions of gender and sexual identity, masturbation and other sexual acts.
One issue that has seemingly resulted in inappropriate topics being discussed is the use of third party educators for RSHE resources.
Tanya Carter, Spokesperson for Safe Schools Alliance UK, said: “Quite a lot of public money had been allocated to various groups to produce material to be used in schools but there doesn’t seem to have been any quality control at all over what’s been produced. A lot of the materials simply aren’t suitable and some of them are actually going to harm them.
“We’d like to see some of the people who have been involved in writing these materials and what their motivations are. Our view would ultimately be that this all needs to be done for the benefit of the children. We do question the motivations of the people writing the material because it’s not helping children navigate porn and other things they may accidently encounter, and it sometimes promotes extreme sexual practices.”
In the evidence dossier, examples of these resources include: children from ages twelve to sixteen drawing sexually explicit images and asking students to work in pairs to list ways adults can show intimacy.
Similarly, Miriam Cates’ evidence document refers to the reluctance of resource providers to share the lessons with parents.
The Telegraph reported: “In correspondence seen by The Telegraph, Jigsaw Education, one sex education materials provider, warned a school that it may take legal action if the school discloses any of its materials or otherwise puts them in the public domain “by means of allowing formal inspection”
The RSHE resource provider issued a statement on their website about the review.
The statement reads: “Jigsaw welcomes the RSHE review as an opportunity to further support schools to provide the highest quality age-appropriate learning to children and young people.”
Struggling Rovers extend bad run of form
Things went from bad to worse for Doncaster Rovers as off-field pressures led to on-field problems.
Newport County came back from a goal behind to win a comfortable 3-1 over Doncaster at Keepmoat Stadium.
Kyle Hurst opened the scoring in the first half with a deflected 25-yard shot in the 12th minute.
After the break the visitors dominated with three goals in 15 minutes, starting with Priestley Farquharson’s 64th minute header from a Mickey Demetriou long throw.
Seven minutes later, a quick break sent Omar Bogle racing down the left flank, cutting back to Aaron Wildig who converted from just outside the box.
Another Demetriou long throw was headed in by Cameron Norman in the 79th minute, putting the game out of Doncaster’s reach.
Speaking after the game, Hurst said: “It was a tough one to take for the team. I felt like we were on top and then two long throw-ins, set plays, and it changed the game.
“I don’t think we went under - we kept trying hard to do what we do but it’s very disappointing for us.”
The loss is Doncaster’s seventh in nine games. Recent form and fan frustration led to owner Terry Bramall announcing a “significant financial injection” into first team resources for next season earlier this month.
Hurst said there needs to be a reset over the summer, but the results in the next two games will help their momentum next season.
“We’re not where we want to be,” he said. “We won’t go down but obviously we won’t go up. If we can get wins in these next two games then that’ll take us into next season with good momentum.”
“I’m not convinced that bird flu has gone, or will ever go” – Sheffield farm conflicted over lifting of bird flu restrictions
Staff at a Sheffield farm have voiced their concerns about the risk of rising infections following the recent lift on bird flu restrictions.
Heeley City Farm has put their ducks and turkeys back outside after mandatory housing restrictions requiring poultry and captive birds to be be kept enclosed were lifted on 18 April.
The restrictions were put into place to stop the spread of bird flu.
Rachel Gilbert, Weekend Youth Manager and Tutor at the farm said the birds look "very happy" to be back outside but, she is "not convinced that bird flu has gone, or will ever go."
Birds and chickens had to be kept undercover and anyone going in to the bird area had to go through a footbath to make sure they were bio-secure, according to strict guidance set out by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFR).
Ms Gilbert said the bird flu restrictions have reduced the farms capacity to breed, which has resulted in an overall loss of business.
She said: "Our chickens aren't as healthy as they could be. We try to keep them as enriched as possible but it's just not the same really.
"It's sad for visitors when they're (the birds) in the Avery as they can't get that interaction which is so valuable."
Heeley City Farm anticipates bird flu to become a yearly problem and hopes to re-develop their Avery so it is no longer a temporary measure.
The proposal comes as the farm faced many difficulties in keeping their birds and poultry undercover during the winter, feeling there was a significant drop in welfare standards.
Harsh weather conditions such as snow and heavy rain meant tarps and netting often collapsed.
The farm also had to find a way to "out-smart" pigeons, who can easily access the farm due to their city-centre location, and pose a significant risk of infection from aviation flu.
However, the charity is struggling with financing the re-development, meaning they may continue to struggle during future outbreaks.
Ms Gilbert explains the farm has a new board of directors, who are looking at new ways to raise money.
She said: "I know it's a really hard time for people but we do have an online wish list which saves us having to expend. The more people can donate the better".
To help out Heeley City Farm click here.
Manchester City knock Sheffield United out of the FA Cup in stunning hat-trick
Manchester City beat the Blades 3-0 on Saturday as Riyad Mahrez scored the first hat-trick in an FA Cup Semi-final since 1958.
Although a tough defeat, The Blades fought bravely with a missed shot early in the game by Iliman Ndiaye off a corner which was saved by Stefan Ortega.
However, once Mahrez scored his first goal from the spot two minutes before half-time, the difference of quality in the two teams quickly became clear.
Paul Heckingbottom, manager of Sheffield United after the match said: “We started the game very well and had the two best moments early on.
“We knew those moments would be few and far between and we know we would have to play with a lot of discipline with suffering moments without the ball but the frustration is we gave City the first few goals and then it’s a mountain to climb.”
The second goal came after Daniel Jebbison fouled Bernardo Silva with the Algerian taking full use of a wide-open Sheffield United defence to score just after the hour.
Mahrez achieved the third and final goal just after 66 minutes, securing the first FA Cup hat-trick since Alex Dawsdon did for Manchester United in 1958 when Jack Grealish crossed past United’s Wes Foderingham allowing Mahrez to strike it past The Blades’ defence and goalkeeper, Adam Davies.
In the post-match conference, Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, said: “It’s really good to be in the final, and I’m so satisfied for Riyad because he loves to play football and he has given many things in these years and hopefully there will be more in the future.”
City will now play rivals Manchester United in the FA Cup Final after the The Red Devils beat Brighton and Hove FC on penalties 6-7 in a tense game.
The winning penalty was scored by Victor Lindelof who put it past Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez putting in the top of the net.
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, said: “We will do everything to give them the second trophy, everything what I have, everything the team have, everything the staff have, we will give everything to get that done.”