First-half goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo gave Manchester United a shock FA Cup final win over Manchester City as manager Erik ten Hag secured the finest result of his reign in what could be his final match in charge.
United started the game as huge underdogs at the end of an underwhelming season but their bright start was rewarded with a touch of fortune when City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega and defender Josko Gvardiol crossed wires, Garnacho nodding a gift of a 30th-minute opener into an empty net.
With City’s defence in surprisingly obliging mood, a perceptive Bruno Fernandes pass found Mainoo unmarked inside the penalty area to sweep in United’s second six minutes before half-time.
GARNACHOOO 🫨
The @ManUtd man capitalises on a mistake to strike first at Wembley! 🔴#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/olfFq43HG8
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 25, 2024
Premier League champions City, who finished 31 points above United in the top flight and had beaten them in both previous derbies this season, scored a late consolation when substitute Jeremy Doku’s low shot beat Andre Onana at the goalkeeper’s near post.
FA Cup final result: Rare relief for Ten Hag
On the eve of an encounter few had predicted them to win, numerous reports had said Ten Hag would be sacked regardless of the result at Wembley Stadium.
While this result may not redeem United’s underwhelming season, it will, at the very least, come to represent an unexpectedly glorious swansong to the Dutchman’s uneven two seasons in charge and earn them Uefa Europa League qualification for 2024/25.
Just look what it meant to Alejandro Garnacho ❤️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/ZkqWC7Ubqf
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 25, 2024
From the off, Ten Hag’s players showed the verve and conviction they have so sorely lacked for much of a miserable campaign, restricting City to a shadow of their usual selves and a solitary attempt on target.
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Author : Ben Miller
Publish date : 2024-05-25 15:58:41
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