Manchester United Stun Manchester City to Win FA Cup
Manchester United secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final at Wembley, despite speculation surrounding manager Erik ten Hag's future. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo gave United a commanding lead, which they maintained despite City's late push.
Garnacho capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Josko Gvardiol and Stefan Ortega to score the opener, while Mainoo extended the lead with a fine strike just before halftime. City pulled one back through Jeremy Doku's late goal, but United held on to win their 13th FA Cup title.
The victory marks United's second piece of silverware under Ten Hag, following their Carabao Cup win last season. It also secures Europa League qualification, but questions remain about Ten Hag's future at the helm.
The match was marked by a breathless start, with Manchester City dominating possession but United looking poised to strike on the counter. City's sloppy passing and a calamitous defensive mix-up led to the opening goal, and United never looked back.
Despite City's late pressure, United's defense held strong, with Andre Onana making crucial saves to deny Kyle Walker and Erling Haaland. The win marks a triumphant end to a disappointing league season for United and sets them up for a strong Europa League campaign next season.
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