Manchester United put on a thrilling performance to win the FA Cup with a 2-1 final victory over Manchester City on Saturday May 25.
United scored two goals in the first half, when Alejandro Garnacho jumped on a mistake between Stefan Ortega and Josko Gvardiol and fired into an empty net, with Kobbie Mainoo putting the last finishing touch to the beautiful move.
City retaliated in the second half of the game and guaranteed a cheeky consummation when Onana’s feeble effort at a save on 87 minutes couldn’t keep out Jérémy Doku’s shot at the goalkeeper’s close to post. Nonetheless, United hung on and sealed the significant win.
This year’s FA Cup title is the second trophy of Erik ten Hag’s two-year tenure in charge at United, but it comes amid intense speculation over his future, with potential replacements already sounded out by the club.
It is United’s 13th FA Cup title, one behind Arsenal’s record of 14. The result also secures United a place in the Europa League next season.
Saturday’s clash was a repeat of last year’s final, which ended with City being crowned champions, but it was a different script this time.
City dominated possession in the first half, but United had the more threatening attacks and took the lead through Garnacho.
The Argentina winger was a danger to City’s defense as he chased onto a confident dropkick from Diogo Dalot somewhere down in his half. Gvardiol was faster to the ball, but his headed back pass went to the onrushing City goalkeeper Ortega to pass on Garnacho with an open net to tap home.
United’s second goal came from a remarkable attack, with Garnacho at the core of it again while cutting in from the conservative and playing in Bruno Fernandes. The United captain hit a first-time, no-look pass to Mainoo, who coolly slotted past Ortega.
“It’s been a tough season with ups and downs. This is the only thing we’ve had to look forward to. We knew we had to come together. The preparation for this game has been amazing. We’ve shown we can compete and win games”, Kobbie Mainoo said.
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