Erik ten Hag guides Manchester United to FA Cup glory to stop Man City from creating English history

By premiernews On May 25, 2024

Manchester United have taken revenge on Manchester City by beating them 2-1 in the FA Cup final.

United He fended off a late City comeback after Jeremy Doku pulled one back late, following goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo in the first half.

Ten Hag has led United to FA Cup glory over rivals CityCredit: AFP

The Red Devils lost to the Citizens in last season's main match at Wembley, but this time they won in Erik ten HagIt will possibly be the last party in charge.

It was just last weekend when City eclipsed United's top-flight record by winning four consecutive league championships.

And United has now stopped pep guardiola's to create more English history, where they have failed to become the first team to win the league and FA Cup in consecutive campaigns.

After a slow start to the derby, the match came to life in the 30th minute when Grenache He took advantage of a City confusion at the back.

Diogo Dalot sent a high and hopeful pass, which saw German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega run out.

Josko Gvardiol, unaware that the goalkeeper was so far from his line, then headed the ball over Ortega, allowing Garnacho to finish from a few meters away.

United then doubled their lead nine minutes later in one of the team's goals of the season, with Mainoo finishing the move after being expertly picked out by Bruno Fernandes.

The goal allowed United to create FA Cup history, marking the first time two teenagers have scored in a final.

Garnacho opened the scoring after taking advantage of a mistake between Gvardiol and OrtegaCredit: AFP

Mainoo then doubled the Red Devils' lead after finishing off a fluid play.Credit: Getty

Mainoo showed why many fans want him to start for England at Euro 2024Credit: Getty

City have failed to become the first English team to win a league and cup in consecutive seasons.Credit: Getty

Ten Hag could still be sacked by United despite winning the FA CupCredit: Getty

It was all City's way in the second half, with Erling Haaland hitting the woodwork moments after the break, before substitute Julian Alvarez shot wide after being found by Phil Foden.

They finally reduced the lead in the 87th minute thanks to a low shot from Doku, but were unable to achieve a last-gasp equaliser.

Pitch-side footage shows Kyle Walker's heated fight with Lisandro Martinez as the Argentine is substituted during the FA Cup final.

Few gave United any chance of beating the Premier League champions after Ten Hag's side finished eighth in the table; lowest position in Premier League history.

But they have made sure to finish their season on a high, and what a way for Ten Hag to retire if he is relieved of his duties.

talkSPORT reported ahead of Saturday's clash that FA Cup victory is not Guaranteed to keep the Dutchman in his position..

But he has now guided United to silverware in both of his seasons, having triumphed in the Carabao Cup last season.

And he has also become the first manager to beat Guardiola's City in a domestic cup final since taking charge in 2016.

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