Would FA Cup win paper over the cracks for Chelsea? The peculiar circumstances surrounding Chelsea's participation in the FA Cup final cannot be overstated.
As they prepare to face Manchester City at Wembley, the Blues are facing a perfect storm of issues that threaten to overshadow even the most triumphant of victories.
With no permanent manager and a dwindling Premier League title challenge, it's unclear whether lifting the silverware will provide more than fleeting solace for the club's beleaguered supporters.