Man City vs Manchester United LIVE: FA Cup final result and final score after Ilkay Gundogan double
Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United: Gundogan scored twice, including the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, as City defeated their rivals to move a step closer to the treble
Ilkay Gundogan’s jaw-dropping double fired treble-chasing Manchester City to an unforgettable FA Cup final win against rivals Manchester United.
City emerged triumphant thanks to Gundogan’s fine volleys in a 2-1 victory that gives Pep Guardiola’s men the chance to emulate United’s 1999 treble heroics next weekend.
Victory in arguably the biggest Manchester derby of all time now means City can win the treble in next weekend’s Champions League final against Inter Milan.
As for United, this was a galling end to a promising first season under Erik ten Hag. They hit the woodwork in stoppage time, but a second equaliser was beyond them.
Follow live updates from the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United, below:
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
Pep Guardiola has become the third manager in English football to win the League and FA Cup double in multiple seasons (also 2018/19) after Arsene Wenger (1997/98 and 2001/02) and Alex Ferguson (1993/94, 1995/96 and 1998/99).
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
Manchester City captain and match winner Ilkay Gundogan, speaking to BBC Sport: "To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it. We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
"Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball. It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.
"I don’t need these kind of days to feel appreciated and feel special in this club. I know that and that is why I have been here seven years. Nothing is decided yet, we will see what will happen."
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
Ilkay Gundogan is handed the FA Cup by Prince William. He moves to the front of his teammates and hoists it aloft as the celebrations truly begin for Manchester City.
Hey Jude is being belted out by the watching fans. They’ve had a fantastic day out. Flags are being waved and the atmosphere is delightful.
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
Now, it’s the turn of the FA Cup winners.
Manchester City are a stark contrast, they’re enjoying high fives with the fans, big smiles creasing each of the players faces.
Pep Guardiola leads them up to the stands, he stops to give Sir Alex Ferguson a handshake. There are fist pumps, hugs and waves to the onlooking supporters.
Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan are the final two players to receive their medals.
FA Cup final LIVE: Manchester City defeat Manchester United to win FA Cup at Wembley
The Manchester United players, led by Bruno Fernandes, have taken the long walk into the stands to receive their runners-up medals.
They all have forlorn looks of disppointment but they were outplayed today. Erik ten Hag has made big stride with this United team but today’s defeat shows there is still work to do for the manager next year.
Even in defeat, Alejandro Garnacho shows he’s the future of Man United
Manchester City have won the FA Cup after beating Manchester United 2-1 in the final at Wembley.
City made an incredible start with Ilkay Gundogan scoring after 13 seconds, only for Bruno Fernandes to level from the penalty spot after a VAR review. Gundogan hit back once more to claim his brace after the restart and briefly thought he had a third, ruled out for offside, while United went close through Alejandro Garnacho and Scott McTominay but couldn’t find the second equaliser they needed.
Here are the biggest talking points from the derby day showpiece in north London:
Even in defeat, Garnacho shows he’s the future of Manchester United
Man City’s treble bid remains on course after completing a domestic double while Ilkay Gundogan broke an FA Cup record
Man City vs Man Utd result and player ratings as Ilkay Gundogan wins FA Cup final
Manchester City defeated Manchester United to win the FA Cup and take another step closer to completing the treble at Wembley.
Ilkay Gundogan scored the fastest-ever FA Cup final goal after just 13 seconds but Bruno Fernandes equalised from the penalty spot in a thrilling first half.
But Gundodan struck for the second time to restore City’s lead after the restart and although substitute Alejandro Garnacho went close, Pep Guardiola’s side held on.
City can complete the treble and match Manchester United if they defeat Inter in the Champions League final next week.
Man City vs Man Utd player ratings as Ilkay Gundogan wins FA Cup final
Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United: Gundogan scored twice as City moved a step closer to the treble at Wembley
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