Manchester United wins FA Cup, bitter knockout for Guardiola
Manchester United wins FA Cup, heartbreaking knockout for Guardiola
Manchester United has won the 13th FA Cup in its history: Ten Hag’s side bent 2-1 at Wembley against English champions Manchester City, which thus missed the season’s double. United avenged last season's defeat in the final, while Pep Guardiola has to deal with a new disappointment after elimination from the Champions League.
The first half was decisive: Manchester United found the lead on 30' with Garnacho, who took advantage of a blunder by Gvardiol and Ortega to score on an unguarded goal. On 39' è came the double signed by Mainoo on an assist from Bruno Fernandes.
The 2-0 shook Manchester City, which created chances in series without being able to find the goal of hope. Only in the end of the game, at 87'87;, è came Doku’s goal, too late: bad in the occasion the former Inter goalkeeper Onana.
United triumphs over city rivals and gains access to the next Europa League, partly redeeming its season. Controversy, on the other hand, at Manchester City: many fans deemed the Citizens’ celebrations after winning the championship excessive.
